Check out Food52's new series Recipe Drop, where one of our Test Kitchen experts walks us through a brand-new recipe they developed just for Food52. Tune in for exclusive original recipes, from buttery pastries to showstopping roasts.Buttermilk Cachapas with Ham & Cheese (Venezuelan Corn Pancakes):"My first taste of a cachapa was after a night out in Washington Heights, Manhattan. On a block full of Dominican restaurants, whose cuisine Im very familiar with, I saw a lone Venezuelan restaurant that piqued my interest. Upon entering, I was greeted with images of what looked like large arepas folded over and stuffed with shredded beef, tender pork shoulder, chickenthe options were endless. I ordered one with shredded beef, lettuce, tomato, and a little bit of garlic mayo, and from that moment, there was no turning back. The sweet cachapa, reminiscent of Northern-style cornbread (sweet and cakey versus its more crumbly, less sweet Southern counterpart), and contrasted by the savory fillings, instantly made me a lifelong fan. Here, I played up that cornbread connection by adding buttermilk to the batter for extra tang. The cheese filling is traditional, meat is optional." - Csar PrezGET THE RECIPE:Buttermilk Cachapas (Venezuelan Corn Pancakes): https://food52.com/recipes/90164-buttermilk-cachapas-venezuelan-corn-pancakes PRODUCTS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO:Hestan ProBond TITUM Nonstick Forged Stainless-Steel Skillet: https://food52.com/shop/products/7903-hestan-probond-nonstick-skillet MORE FROM FOOD52:Subscribe here to our YouTube Channel! https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8GET MORE OF FOOD52 BY CONNECTING BELOW:Website: https://food52.comOur Shop: https://food52.com/shop Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@food52Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletter
