Pupusa Casserole Recipe

Name: Pupusa Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filling:; 2 cups nopalitos (about 6 chopped nopales - cactus paddles); 2 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; Cooking spray; 3/4 cup finely chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers, divided; Dough:; 2 1/4 cups masa harina; 1 cup water; 3/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

Filling:
2 cups nopalitos (about 6 chopped nopales - cactus paddles)
2 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking spray
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers, divided
Dough:
2 1/4 cups masa harina
1 cup water
3/4 teaspoon salt

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
2
To prepare filling, cook nopalitos in boiling water 10 minutes. Drain.
3
Sprinkle the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt, cumin, and pepper. Heat a medium nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan; cool slightly, and shred with 2 forks.
4
Heat the pan coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; saute 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in nopalitos, chicken, and 2/3 cup cheese. Cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
5
To prepare dough, combine masa harina, water, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly. Press one-third of dough into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread filling over dough. Gently press remaining dough into a 4-inch square on heavy-duty plastic wrap. Cover with additional plastic wrap. Roll, still covered, into an 11 x 7-inch rectangle. Remove bottom sheet of plastic wrap; fit dough over filling. Remove top sheet of plastic wrap. Bake at 375u00b0 for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese. Bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Filling:, 2 cups nopalitos (about 6 chopped nopales - cactus paddles), 2 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Pupusa Casserole falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pupusa Casserole

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