Easy Cheese Pupusas Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded green cabbage
• 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup water, or more as needed
• 0.5 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, grated
• 0.25 teaspoon ground oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• salt to taste
• 3 cups masa harina flour (Mexican corn masa mix)
• 1.5 cups water, or more as needed
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, or more to taste
• 1 scallion, finely chopped, or more to taste
• cooking spray

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add cabbage and cook uncovered until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to halt the cooking process. Drain thoroughly.
2. In a large bowl, mix cabbage, apple cider vinegar, water, onion, carrot, oregano, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld together.
3. In a large bowl, combine masa harina, water, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Knead until a smooth, moist dough forms. If the dough cracks when pressed, add a little more water. Allow the dough to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
4. In a bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, heavy cream, and scallions until a smooth paste forms.
5. Divide the dough into 8 equal balls. Press your thumb into the center of each ball to create an indentation. Fill these indentations with the ricotta cheese mixture. Pinch the edges together to seal in the filling. Gently flatten and smooth each ball into a round patty, about 1/4 inch thick, between your palms.
6. Grease a skillet with cooking spray and preheat over medium heat. Cook the pupusas in batches, browning them for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
7. Drain the cabbage mixture to remove excess liquid. Serve the curtido alongside the warm cheese pupusas.

Nutrition

• Calories: 197 kcal
• Fat Content: 4 g
• Fiber Content: 5 g
• Sugar Content: 2 g
• Sodium Content: 181 mg
• Protein Content: 5 g
• Cholesterol Content: 5 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 39 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g