Pupusas

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    157 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Pupusas

Pupusas are an extremely cost effective meal! Fill them with your favorites and you've got a perfect dish!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cups masa harina (corn flour)*
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup shredded cheese I used a mexican blend of cheeses)
  • oil
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Instructions

  1. Combine the masa, water and salt in a bowl and stir to combine into a dough.
  2. Divide the mixture into 6 balls and flatten each one into a 3 inch disk.
  3. Place 1 tbsp of shredded cheese in the center of the disk and carefully fold in the edges to enclose the cheese.
  4. Flatten the disk, covering the cheese and form into 1/4 inch thick disks (about 5-6 inches across).
  5. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a large saute pan. Add 2-3 pupusas at a time and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side for a total of 8-10 minutes.
  6. Serve.

Notes

  • *Make sure to buy masa harina (sold at most groceries) which is different from cornmeal
  • To Freeze: After step 4, place on sheet tray and freeze for 30 minutes or until frozen then transfer to a ziploc bag label and freeze up to 4 months. When ready, defrost in fridge for 24 hours and follow steps 5-6.
  • *Make sure to buy masa harina (sold at most groceries) which is different from cornmeal
  • To Freeze: After step 4, place on sheet tray and freeze for 30 minutes or until frozen then transfer to a ziploc bag label and freeze up to 4 months. When ready, defrost in fridge for 24 hours and follow steps 5-6.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 157kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 238mg (10%) Potassium 105mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 123IU (2%) Calcium 85mg (9%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 157 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 157kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 238mg 10%
Potassium 105mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 123IU 2%
Calcium 85mg 9%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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