Description
Salvadoran bean and cheese pupusas turn your kitchen into a warm celebration of comfort and tradition. Stuffed with creamy refried beans and melted cheese, these handmade corn tortillas create delicious memories that connect you directly to Central American culinary roots.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups masa harina corn flour
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup refried beans
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 ¾ cups warm water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat a skillet to medium-high temperature (375°F) while preparing your pupusa workspace.
- Mix 3 cups masa harina, 2 ¾ cups warm water, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until your dough feels smooth and pliable.
- Pinch off a golf ball-sized portion of dough (about 3 inches in diameter) and gently press it into a flat disc on your work surface.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of refried beans across the center of your dough disc, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella cheese directly over the beans, keeping the filling centered.
- Carefully fold the edges of the dough over the filling, creating a sealed pocket and pinching the seams closed.
- Gently press and shape the pupusa to create an even ¼-inch thickness, ensuring no filling leaks out.
- Place the pupusa on the preheated skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown spots appear.
- Transfer your finished pupusa to a plate and repeat the process with remaining dough and filling.
- Serve immediately with your favorite salsa or cabbage slaw for a delicious traditional meal.
Notes
- Work with warm dough for easier handling and smoother shaping.
- Keep your hands slightly damp to prevent the corn flour dough from sticking while forming pupusas.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure your corn flour is certified gluten-free and verify cheese ingredients.
- Make extra pupusas and freeze uncooked for quick future meals by separating layers with parchment paper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-10 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Salvadoran
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg