Corn and Cheese Arepas

Directions

1. 1
   Finely grind cornmeal in blender, 1/4 cup at a time.
2. 2
   Transfer to large bowl.
3. 3
   Mix in cheese, 2 tablespoons butter and salt.
4. 4
   Add enough boiling water to mixture to make very thick batter.
5. 5
   Stir in corn.
6. 6
   Heat griddle or large skillet over medium heat with some of remaining melted butter.
7. 7
   Working in batches and using 1 tablespoon batter for each corn cake, drop batter onto skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
8. 8
   Serve hot.