Cheese Pupusa

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Size:100 g

Amount Per Serving

Calories

256

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat

13.2g

20.3%

Saturated Fat

6.48g

32.4%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol

32mg

10.7%

Sodium

400mg

16.7%

Total Carbohydrates

22.4g

7.5%

Dietary Fiber

2.9g

11.6%

Sugars

1.2g

Protein

11.7g

23.4%

* Based on a regular 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

Cheese Pupusa

Cheese pupusa is a traditional Salvadoran dish made of a thick corn tortilla filled with cheese. The tortilla is made by mixing masa (a type of corn dough) with water and then shaping it into a flat circle. The cheese filling is typically made from a combination of queso fresco and mozzarella. After the pupusa is assembled, it is cooked on a griddle until it is crisp and golden brown. Cheese pupusas are typically served with a side of curtido, a pickled cabbage slaw.

Cheese pupusas are a good source of calcium and protein, thanks to the cheese filling. However, they are also relatively high in carbohydrates and calories due to the use of corn masa in the tortilla. As with most foods, cheese pupusas are best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.