Cheese Pupusas (de queso)

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: queso blanco

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: corn flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Bell peppers provide crunch without heat.

Start with the ingredients: cheese, flour, warm water, masa harina, chicken flavor, tomato, garlic, poblano chili, and onion.

Grind the cheese, tomato, garlic, and poblano chili together.

Mix the ground ingredients with the cheese by hand, tasting to check saltiness.

Prepare the masa by mixing the masa harina with warm water until soft.

Make a hole in the masa, add cheese, and spread it around for filling.

Shape the pupusas using a wooden board.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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