Pupusas de Queso (Salvadoran Stuffed Masa Flatbread)

“This recipe is a typical Salvadoran dish. My family makes it for holidays and special occasions. Different types of fillings such as beans and pork rind (chicharron) can be used with the cheese and stuffed in the pupusa. Pupusas are typically served with a pickled cabbage salad (curtido) and red sauce/salsa (salsa roja). This recipe is important to my family because it helps keep our family traditions and Salvadoran roots alive. This recipe has been passed down from generation to generation. It brings the family together to my home and neighborhood.”

2 c. corn (masa) flour

1 c. warm water

1 c. soft white cheese (leave cheese at room temperature for 1-2 hours)

In a bowl, mix flour with water and knead until dough is soft and smooth. Add a little more water if dough is not moist enough.

Divide dough into four equal balls. Take one of the balls and form it into a small bowl. Add cheese and enclose bowl.

Flatten dough ball into a flat bread-tortilla style. Dough should form a round, semi-thick tortilla. Cook on a greased skillet 2 minutes on each side until masa is cooked.

Serve warm with curtido or salsa roja.