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Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas

Crispy Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas with Cheese Bliss

Experience the warmth of home with Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas, a quick and delightful comfort food.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cachapas
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Venezuelan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups fresh sweet corn or thawed frozen corn
  • 1 large egg for binding
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for structure
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to enhance flavor
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for sweetness
For Frying
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
For the Filling
  • 4 oz buffalo mozzarella cheese or queso de mano
Optional Topping
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for richness when served warm

Equipment

  • blender
  • large skillet
  • spoon

Method
 

Prepare the Batter
  1. In a blender, combine fresh or thawed sweet corn, one egg, all-purpose flour, salt, and granulated sugar. Blend until mostly smooth, then transfer to a bowl.
Heat the Skillet
  1. Place a large skillet over medium heat and add vegetable oil. Heat for about 2 minutes until the oil shimmers.
Cook the Cachapas
  1. Pour approximately 60 ml of batter into the skillet for each cachapa, spreading it gently. Cook for 3–4 minutes until bubbles form, then flip and cook for another 3–4 minutes.
Add the Cheese
  1. Once golden, place a slice of buffalo mozzarella cheese in the center, fold in half, and cook for another minute to melt the cheese.
Serve Warm
  1. Remove from skillet and top with butter while hot. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cachapaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For the best cachapas, use fresh corn during summer and monitor cooking time for perfect browning. Consider different cheese options for variation.

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