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Delicious Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas with Gooey Cheese


  • Author: islamerrick
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Savory and sweet corn pancakes filled with gooey cheese, perfect for brunch or dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 400 g Sweet Corn (canned or fresh)
  • 1 large Egg
  • 35 g All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 250 g Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese (sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Corn: Shuck and remove kernels if using fresh corn; drain if using canned corn.
  2. Blend It Up: In a blender, combine corn, egg, salt, and sugar; blend until chunky yet smooth.
  3. Mix the Dry Ingredients: Whisk together all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
  4. Combine Everything: Pour corn mixture into the bowl with flour and mix until just combined; rest for 10 minutes.
  5. Heat the Skillet: Heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  6. Cook the Cachapas: Spoon 1/2 cup batter into the skillet; flatten into a thick pancake; cook for 3-4 minutes.
  7. Add the Cheese: Top the cachapa with cheese and cover to melt for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Flip and Finish: Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until golden and cheese is gooey.
  9. Serve and Enjoy: Transfer to a plate and repeat, adding more oil and butter as needed.

Notes

Cachapas can be frozen and reheated; try adding jalapeños or fresh herbs for variation.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Venezuelan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cachapa
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: cachapas, venezuelan food, corn pancakes