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Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas

Traditional Venezuelan corn pancakes made with fresh sweet corn and filled with melty cheese for a perfect sweet and savory balance.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 cachapas
Course: Breakfast, Main
Cuisine: Latin American, Venezuelan
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cachapa Batter
  • 3 cups sweet corn kernels fresh or thawed
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp cornmeal or flour
  • 1 tbsp butter melted
  • 0.25 cup milk
Filling
  • 1.5 cups mozzarella or queso de mano sliced

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Nonstick skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Blend corn, sugar, salt, milk, butter, and cornmeal until thick.
  2. Heat greased skillet over medium heat.
  3. Cook batter portions until golden on both sides.
  4. Add cheese, fold, and cook until melted.

Notes

Best served hot. Use fresh corn for authentic flavor.