Description
Soft masa cheese pupusas are a traditional Salvadoran dish made from corn masa dough and filled with melted cheese. They are thick, hand-shaped tortillas with a gooey, cheesy center, perfect for a quick meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups masa harina (corn flour)
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Oaxaca cheese
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Mix masa harina, warm water, and salt in a bowl until a smooth dough forms.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and roll into balls.
- Flatten each ball into a disk and place a tablespoon of cheese in the center.
- Fold the edges over the cheese and reshape into a thick tortilla.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook pupusas for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve warm with curtido (pickled cabbage slaw) and salsa.
Notes
- Use warm water for easier dough handling.
- Press pupusas gently to avoid cheese leaking.
- Adjust cheese amount to preference.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Salvadoran
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pupusa
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pupusas, Salvadoran food, cheese stuffed, masa, corn tortillas