Description
Venezuelan Cachapas are sweet corn pancakes traditionally made with fresh corn, but this easy version uses canned corn for convenience. These golden, slightly crispy cakes are filled with melty cheese, making them a comforting and satisfying dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz / 425g) sweet corn, drained
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
- 1 egg
- Butter or oil for cooking
- Queso de mano, mozzarella, or any melty white cheese (for filling)
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine the drained corn, flour, sugar, salt, milk, melted butter, and egg. Blend until you get a thick, slightly chunky batter.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Pour a portion of the batter onto the skillet to form a medium-sized pancake (about 5–6 inches in diameter). Spread gently with a spoon if needed.
- Cook for about 3–4 minutes on one side, or until golden brown and the edges begin to set.
- Flip and cook the other side for another 2–3 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Place slices of cheese on one half of the cachapa, fold over, and cook for 1 more minute to melt the cheese.
- Repeat with the remaining batter and cheese. Serve hot with additional butter if desired.
Notes
- For a more authentic texture, leave some corn bits slightly chunky when blending.
- Use queso de mano or queso fresco for traditional flavor, or substitute with mozzarella or farmer’s cheese.
- Serve with butter, sour cream, or extra cheese on the side.
- Batter can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- To make it gluten-free, substitute flour with cornmeal or a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Venezuelan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cachapa
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
