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Savory Cheese Pupusas

Discover the joy of making traditional Salvadoran Savory Cheese Pupusas at home with this easy recipe. Perfect for family dinners, game nights, and potlucks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 pupusas
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups masa harina corn flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp salt
  • to taste curtido slaw optional, for serving

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Mixing spoon
  • Non-stick skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, mix the masa harina with water and salt. Start kneading the dough until it forms a smooth, pliable ball.
  2. Divide the dough into equal portions and flatten each portion into a disc shape. Place shredded mozzarella in the center, fold the edges over, and form it into a ball. Flatten again into a thick disc.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook each pupusa for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Try adding a pinch of cumin or chili powder to the dough for extra flavor. Let the dough rest for a few minutes after mixing for better consistency. Store any leftover pupusas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze uncooked pupusas for up to 2 months.
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