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Venezuelan Cachapas (Corn Pancakes)

Delicious Venezuelan Cachapas Recipe: Sweet Corn Pancakes Made Easy

Enjoy the delightful flavors of Venezuelan Cachapas, sweet corn pancakes filled with cheese, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Venezuelan
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups sweet corn (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
  • ¼ cup precooked cornmeal or masa harina
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon butter or oil (for cooking)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or queso de mano

Equipment

  • Blender
  • skillet or griddle

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a blender, add the corn, milk, cornmeal, salt, and sugar. Blend until mostly smooth but with slight texture remaining.
  2. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
  3. Spoon ¼ to ⅓ cup of batter onto the skillet, spreading it into a 5–6 inch circle.
  4. Cook for 3–5 minutes until the bottom is golden and edges are firm.
  5. Flip and cook the other side for 2–4 minutes.
  6. Add cheese to one half of the pancake, fold over, and let the cheese melt for 1–2 minutes.
  7. Serve hot with your favorite toppings or fillings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 8gFat: 11g

Notes

Feel free to customize with different cheeses or toppings for a unique twist.

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