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Zesty Salvadorean Pupusa Casserole with Cheese and Loroco

Name: Zesty Salvadorean Pupusa Casserole with Cheese and Loroco
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 3 cups masa harina; 2 ½ cups warm water, warm; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 cup queso fresco, crumbled; ½ cup chopped loroco, chopped; 4 tomatoes, chopped; 1 small onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 jalapeño, deseeded and minced; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 cup shredded lettuce, shredded; ½ cup sour cream; 1 avocado, sliced

This casserole simplifies the beloved Salvadorean dish by layering corn masa, cheese, and loroco blossoms, baking them to golden perfection.

4.9(505 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 26, 2025

Zesty Salvadorean Pupusa Casserole with Cheese and Loroco — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Masa Base

For the Cheese Filling

For the Salsa

For the Toppings

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 545 kcal
Protein: 19.3 g
Carbs: 64 g
Fat: 25.8 g
Fiber: 9.7 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3268 kcal
Protein: 116 g
Carbs: 384 g
Fat: 155 g
Fiber: 58 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
3 cups masa harina	1600	32	320	30	40
2 ½ cups warm water warm	0	0	0	0	0
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese shredded	640	48	4	48	0
1 cup queso fresco crumbled	400	24	6	32	0
½ cup chopped loroco chopped	20	2	4	0	0
4 tomatoes chopped	88	4	20	1	6
1 small onion diced	40	1	9	0	1
2 cloves garlic minced	8	0	2	0	0
1 jalapeño deseeded and minced	5	0	1	0	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1 cup shredded lettuce shredded	5	0	1	0	1
½ cup sour cream	222	2	5	22	0
1 avocado sliced	240	3	12	22	10

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Masa Base

1
Combine ingredients
In a large bowl, combine masa harina with warm water.
Tip: Do not over-moisten the masa dough, as it can affect texture.
2
Mix dough
Mix thoroughly until a soft dough forms; it should be pliable but not sticky.
3
Rest dough
Let the dough rest for 15 minutes, covered with a damp cloth.

Preparing the Cheese Filling

1
Combine cheeses and loroco
In a medium bowl, combine mozzarella, queso fresco, and loroco.
Tip: If using canned loroco, rinse it under cold water to remove any briny taste.
2
Mix filling
Mix well ensuring the loroco is evenly distributed.

How to Make Zesty Salvadorean Pupusa Casserole with Cheese and Loroco

Total time: 2 h · Yields 6 servings

1
Building the Casserole
Spread half the masa on the bottom of a greased casserole dish. Add cheese filling, then top with remaining masa.
2
Creating the Salsa
In a saucepan, sauté onions and garlic until translucent. Add tomatoes and jalapeño, season, and simmer for 15 minutes.
3
Baking the Casserole
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cover dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until golden.