Appetizer for 10
Cheese Pupusas
Masa harina dough wraps shredded jack cheese, then cooks on an oiled skillet until browned and tender.
Typical price
$0.96for 4 servings
$0.24 per serving$0.96 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 70 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 10servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical | 10 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.40 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 cup masa harina
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 5/8 cup hot water
- 1 cup shredded jack cheese
- oil for cooking
Steps
- Mix the masa harina and salt in a bowl, then stir in the hot water until a soft dough forms.
- Cover the dough and rest it for 30 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 10 balls, flatten each one, fill it with cheese, and seal the edges.
- Flatten each filled ball into a 1/4-inch-thick round.
- Heat a lightly oiled large skillet over medium heat, then cook the pupusas for 4 minutes per side.
- Cook in batches for 10 minutes more until browned and the cheese melts.
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