Bean and Cheese Pupusas
Discover the irresistible charm of Bean and Cheese Pupusas, a savory delight from El Salvador that's easy to make and perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners. These thick, handmade corn cakes are crafted with a soft and pliable masa harina dough, filled with a luscious blend of refried beans and melted mozzarella cheese, creating a comfort food masterpiece. The pupusas are griddled to golden perfection, resulting in a crispy exterior with a warm, gooey center that’s bursting with flavor. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is ideal for beginners and seasoned cooks alike. Serve your pupusas hot with traditional Salvadoran curtido and salsa roja for an authentic experience everyone will adore. Keywords: Bean and Cheese Pupusas recipe, Salvadoran pupusas, homemade pupusas, corn masa cakes with beans and cheese, traditional Salvadoran food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups masa harina
- 2.5 cups warm water
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the masa harina and salt. Slowly add the warm water, stirring with your hands until the dough is smooth and pliable.
Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it is of a soft, moldable consistency. The dough should not be sticky or dry.
In a separate bowl, mix together the refried beans and shredded mozzarella cheese to form the filling.
Divide the masa dough into 8 equal portions, rolling each into a ball approximately the size of a golf ball.
Flatten one ball into a disc about 1/4 inch thick. Place a heaping tablespoon of the bean and cheese mixture into the center of the disc.
Fold the edges of the disc over the filling, pinching them together to fully encase the filling. Flatten the stuffed dough gently to form a thick pancake while ensuring the filling remains inside.
Repeat this process for the remaining dough and filling.
Heat a griddle or a large skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with vegetable oil.
Place the pupusas on the hot griddle and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Serve the pupusas hot, and enjoy them with Salvadoran curtido and salsa roja, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1391 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.2 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.7 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 36.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 4504 mg | 196% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.2 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 g | ||
| Protein | 49.3 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1041 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1081 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
