Bean and Cheese Pupusas

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1 cup Re-fried beans, canned or homemade

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 cups Maseca instant corn masa mix
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 1 Water and oil

• Dairy

  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese

• Liquids

  • 1 1/2 cups Water

Found on sustainingthepowers.com

Description

Ingredients

• 2 cups Maseca Instant Corn Masa Mix (not the kind for Tamales), available at most grocery stores
• 1.5 cups water
• 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup re-fried beans (canned or homemade)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or quesillo if you can find it)
• additional water and oil for your hands

Directions

• Mix maseca, water, oil, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined. Dough should be moist and have the texture of play-dough. It should not crack when pinched. If dough is too dry, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time until the right consistency is reached. Cover dough and allow it to rest while mixing the filling. Heat re-fried beans for 30 seconds in the microwave to soften. Combine with shredded cheese. Divide dough into 10 equally sized portions and form into balls. Wet hands with a bit of water and vegetable oil to prevent sticking. Press dough ball out flat until its about 1/2 thick. Add 2 tablespoons of filling mixture into the center of the dough. Pinch the dough closed around the filling until it forms a ball again. Gently press the ball back out flat until its about 1/2 thick again. Place onto a lightly-oiled griddle over medium heat for about 2 minutes per side, or until pupusa surface begins to brown and blister. Serve hot with salsa or curtido.