Corn and Cheese Arepas

3/4 cup corn meal
1/3 cup grated cheese (mozzarella, Monterey jack or similar)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup boiling water
2/3 cup corn kernels
salt

1. Combine corn meal, 1 tablespoon of butter and a pinch of salt.
2. Gradually add boiling water, stirring frequently, until it forms a thick batter, then stir in corn.
3. Heat remaining butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add a heaping tablespoon of the batter, allow to brown slightly, then top with a portion of cheese.
5. Flip and continue to fry until cheese is crisped.
6. Repeat until remaining batter has been used.

Makes 6 servings