Arepas de Vieques

Description
Vieques-style fritters

Ingredients
(B)
 * 1 1/3 cups whole milk
 * 2 oz grated cheddar cheese
 * 2 tablespoonfuls margarine or cooking oil
 * 1 large egg at room temperature
 * 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
 * 1/2 cup wheat flour
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
 * 1 teaspoon sugar or equivalent substitute such as Equal or Splenda
 * Enough frying oil

Directions

 * 1) Melt the cheese and margarine in the milk at medium or medium-low heat. Stir occasionally until the cheese and margarine have melted.
 * 2) Add the egg and whisk into the mix.
 * 3) Mix together the remaining ingredients in (B). Slowly add them to the mix, whisking frequently to avoid lumping.
 * 4) Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool, or refrigerate until the next day.
 * 5) Blend all ingredients together.
 * 6) Use a ladle to measure out enough mixture to form flour patties, which can be anywhere from three to six inches in diameter and about as thick as a loaf of sandwich bread.
 * 7) Fry in a deep skillet with enough oil to assure even cooking on both sides. Remove when color is a light golden tan. Serve while still warm.