With only 5 ingredients and about 30 minutes, you can have this easy and flavorful Pupusa Recipe. A great side dish or appetizer that is cheesy and delicious.
Add the masa, water, and salt to a large bowl. Stir together. Start kneading with your hands until a soft, smooth, moist dough forms. You may need to add a little more water, up to ¼ cup. You know it is ready when you can gently pinch some together and it doesn’t crack.
Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 15 minutes.
In a small bowl, toss together the mozzarella and queso fresco, set aside.
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. I like to weigh them to make sure they are the same size, but you can eyeball it.
Take one of the dough portions and pat it into a large disc in your hands. Add 1/8th of the cheese mixture to the center. Fold and pinch the dough over the cheese. Roll into a ball.
Gently pat and press the ball into a round disc about 1/4th inch thick. Repeat with the remaining dough and cheese. Keep any dough you are not working with covered so it doesn’t dry out.
Heat a griddle over medium heat. Once hot, spray with cooking spray. Cook for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and slightly charred. Place on a wire rack while you are cooking the remaining pupusas. Serve immediately.