Mix the water, salt, corn meal, butter and cheese in a bowl large enough to knead the dough.

Knead until all the ingredients are mixed well and the dough has a soft consistency. If the dough is too dry, add a little bit more water. If it’s too wet, add more corn meal.

Start forming balls the size of a medium orange and place them between two sheets of plastic. Flatten them with a rolling pin to your desired thickness.

Cut the dough through the top plastic sheet with a bowl, glass, cookie cutter, etc., take off the plastic, the excess dough and now you have a perfectly shaped arepa.

Cover a griddle or pan with butter spray or a stick butter. Turn on the stove on to medium high and when the griddle is hot enough, add the arepas and grill them for 5 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown. Serve immediately.