These arepas are hot, fresh, and delicious! Perfect for any occasion, from breakfast to dinner, or just a healthy snack.

Compared to potatoes, cassava is a more slowly digested starch. Which means that cassava provides a slower, more sustained energy release. Therefore, it is considered a fairly healthy food, ideal to replace refined flours. Give this recipe a try and let the arepa love begin!

Watch How to Make Yuca Arepas with Cheese

Yuca Arepas with Cheese Ingredients

• 220 gr Yuca Cassava La Fe
• 120 gr Queso Fresco La Fe
• 1 package  Banana leaves La Fe
• 3 gr Salt

How to Make Yuca Arepas with Cheese - Step by Step

1. Heat the water over medium heat, add the yucas and let boil until soft, add the salt.

2. Remove from the water and mash the yucca in a bowl.

3. Add grated cheese to the cassava mass.

4. Cut pieces of banana leaf.

5. Create cassava dough balls with your hands and place them in the center of the banana leaf and crush them in a pataconera or with a plate.

6. When they have the shape ready, we are going to brown them in a pan using the base banana leaf.

7. Add cheese and enjoy!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What ingredients do I need for Yuca Arepas with Cheese?

The main ingredients for Yuca Arepas with Cheese include 220 gr Yuca Cassava La Fe, 120 gr Queso Fresco La Fe, 1 package  Banana leaves La Fe, 3 gr Salt. You can find authentic Latin ingredients at La Fe Foods.

How long does it take to make Yuca Arepas with Cheese?

This recipe has 7 easy steps. Follow our video tutorial above for a visual guide.