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Cheese Pupusas with mozzarella
These corn masa cakes hold melted cheese inside and cook in an oiled skillet until browned on both sides.
Typical price
$6.51for 4 servings
$1.63 per serving$6.51 for 4
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- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 1servings (the source says 6, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
Latin AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.67Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.90Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $1.63 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups masa harina
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 3/4 cup shredded quesillo or mozzarella cheese
- vegetable oil for cooking
Steps
- Mix the masa harina and salt in a bowl, then stir in the warm water.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Divide the dough into six balls and flatten each ball into a disk.
- Place cheese in the center of each disk, fold the dough around it, and flatten gently.
- Heat a lightly oiled large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the pupusas for 4 to 5 minutes per side until browned and the cheese melts.
Swaps
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
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