Arepa con Queso
Arepa con Queso is a beloved grilled cornmeal cake filled with melted cheese, originating from Colombia and Venezuela. The dough is made from pre-cooked corn flour, formed into discs, and cooked on a griddle until golden before being split and stuffed with cheese that melts into a gooey, savory filling.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is moderately high in carbohydrates from the cornmeal and provides a good source of protein and fat from the melted cheese. A typical serving contains roughly 300-400 calories, offering energy along with calcium and some B vitamins.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 17 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 580 mg |
| Calcium | 300 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 2.8 mg |
| Folate | 90 mcg |
Per 1 arepa (approx. 170 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The arepa is a cultural staple in both Colombia and Venezuela, often eaten for breakfast or as a snack, and its simple, adaptable nature makes it a symbol of home cooking and comfort food in the region.
