These are an adaption of arepas, which are classically made with arepa flour and either served on their own as a kind of flatbread, or split and stuffed with anything from cheese to meat to eggs.
These savoury cheddar and leek muffins are a great weekend breakfast or brunch recipe.
I think it's interesting how similar variations of dishes develop in different parts of the world.
Much-loved Parsi classic, ‘papeta per eedu’ (eggs on potatoes).