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Venezuelan Cachapas (Corn Pancakes)

Delicious Venezuelan Cachapas: Easy Corn Pancakes Recipe

Savor the delightful flavors of Venezuelan Cachapas, easy corn pancakes filled with cheese that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 cachapas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Venezuelan
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups corn kernels
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal or masarepa
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter or oil (for cooking)
  • 1 cup queso de mano or mozzarella cheese (sliced)

Equipment

  • Blender
  • non-stick skillet

Method
 

Cooking Process
  1. Add corn, cornmeal, milk, sugar, and salt into a blender. Blend until thick but still slightly chunky.
  2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grease with butter or oil.
  3. Pour 1/2 cup of batter onto the skillet, spread into a circle, and cook for 3–5 minutes until golden.
  4. Flip the pancake and cook the other side for another 2–3 minutes.
  5. Place cheese on one half and fold the pancake over. Cook 1 more minute until cheese melts.
  6. Remove from pan and repeat with remaining batter. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cachapaCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 7gFat: 11g

Notes

Cachapas can be served with various toppings like avocado, sour cream, or honey for extra flavor.

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