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Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas

Savory Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas with Melted Cheese

Experience the comfort of Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas, delightful corn pancakes filled with melted cheese, perfect for breakfast or lunch.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cachapas
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Venezuelan
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups Sweet Corn Fresh or thawed frozen
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Can be replaced with honey
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil For frying
For the Filling
  • 4 slices Buffalo Mozzarella Melts beautifully
For Topping
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Adds richness

Equipment

  • Blender or Food Processor
  • Non-Stick Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Blend the Batter: In a blender, combine sweet corn, egg, flour, salt, and sugar. Blend until mostly smooth with some texture. Set aside for 5 minutes.
  2. Heat the Skillet: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add vegetable oil. Wait until the oil shimmers.
  3. Cook the Cachapas: Spoon 60 ml of batter into the skillet for each cachapa. Cook for 3-4 minutes until edges are golden, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the Cheese and Fold: Place a slice of mozzarella in each cachapa's center, cook for an additional minute, then fold in half to melt the cheese.
  5. Serve the Cachapas: Remove from skillet, add a pat of unsalted butter on top, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cachapaCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh corn and do not overmix the batter. Frozen cachapas can be made ahead and stored.

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