One of my favorite things to share with my daughters is my Latin culture with food. This Puerto Rican inspired Sorullitos de Maíz con queso recipe is one of my favorites growing up.

Puerto Rican Sorullitos de Maíz Con Queso Recipe

Growing up in Puerto Rico my mom cooked dinner every weeknight, but on the weekends we got to explore our little island.

This included visiting different parts of the island and eating at different restaurants.

One of my favorite appetizers to order at restaurants growing up were these sorullos de maiz, which are basically corn rolls with melted cheese inside.

They were the best things ever with a side of mayoketchup as a dipping sauce!

I want my girls to grow up knowing their culture and some of the amazing foods that I enjoyed growing up in Puerto Rico.

They are perfect as appetizers or side items.

Plus, they are delicious and super easy to make.

So, if you’re looking to impress your guests next time they come over for dinner, make these authentic appetizers!

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What Are Sorullos De Maiz

Sorullitos de Maiz is basically a cornmeal mixture that is used to create a fried appetizer recipe.

There are many different ways to make these corn sticks, but I’m sharing the recipe that my mom used to make when I was growing up in Puerto Rico.

So it’s mostly inspired by my culture because the recipe had been passed down from mother to daughter.

Ingredients Needed For Sorullos de Maiz

• 1 1/2 cup of cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 2 cups of water
• 1 cup of shredded Queso de Papa (or cheddar cheese)
• 1/4 cup of Ketchup
• 1/2 cup of Mayonnaise
• 1 Garlic clove diced

Tip: If you can’t find all of the ingredients you need at your local grocery store visit a local Hispanic store. They will have everything you need!

Plus, if you’re not in the mood to make them yourself, they sell them in the frozen section of the market! 

How To Make Sorullitos De Maiz

This Latin inspired recipe is perfect to share as an appetizer or a side dish with a meal.

I’m all about making some of my favorite Hispanic dishes when family and friends come over to visit.

Plus, you can easily make it with cheese or without the cheese.

• Start off by shredding your cheese if you purchased a block like I do and set aside.
• In a medium saucepan boil your water. Once the water has boiled add your salt, sugar, and butter.
• Stir until everything has melted down.
• Turn down your heat to medium as you slowly add your cornmeal while you stir with a wooden spoon. Stir until the ingredients are combined and your dough forms into a ball.
• Take your saucepan off the heat and stir in your cup of shredded cheese until combined.
• Set your corn dough aside to cool off a bit. You’re going to have to handle with your hands, so you want it to be cool enough, but still soft to mold.
• This recipe is typically fried, which is delicious, but because I’m on a health kick we are baking these today! Believe me, they taste just as delicious! Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

• While your dough cools off, go ahead and create your dipping sauce. Simply combine your ketchup, mayonnaise, and garlic together. Stir until combined and set in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.
• To form the sorullitos, scoop up a spoonful and form a ball. Then using a table or cutting board roll your dough in the form of a stick.
• Lay on a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for about 15-20 minutes or fry until golden brown.

Can Sorullitos De Maiz Be Low Carb

This recipe is mainly created with cornmeal, butter, and cheese so yes, the recipe itself is low carb and could be considered keto-friendly.

To make sure you stay low carb, make sure to bake the corn sticks rather than the traditional frying in oil.

This will help you stay within your low carb count.

How Long Can You Store Sorullitos

Sorullitos can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for about 3 days cooked and about 2 days before baking or frying.

Personally, I would not bake or fry until ready to be enjoyed. 

They taste better when they are freshly cooked, but you can most definitely prepare them and store them in the fridge before you are ready to enjoy them.

Don’t they look delicious and just perfect for a snack or appetizer?

You will thank you when you create these delicious sorullitos!

They are super easy to make, moist on the inside, and crunchy on the outside!

Perfect to share with family and friends! 

Plus, don’t forget your dipping sauce!

It really is one of my favorite and even use it when I make tostones! YUM!

I hope that you join me in creating this delicious Puerto Rican inspired recipe!

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