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Salvadoran Stuffed Masa Cakes

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Salvadoran Stuffed Masa CakesCIA/Keith Ferris

In El Salvador, these satisfying little corn snacks are made with quesillo, but many Salvadorans in the United States substitute mozzarella, as we've done here. Cheese on its own is a popular pupusa filling, but we particularly like this hearty revuelta (mixture) that includes red beans and salty, crisp-fried pork rind.

Cooks' notes:

· Pupusas can be formed (but not cooked) 2 hours ahead and chilled, covered with plastic wrap.

· Pupusas are best eaten right away but can be kept warm in a 250°F oven while cooking remaining batches. Recrisp on comal 1 minute per side before serving.

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