My family loves when I come home from the grocery store with new finds — especially when it’s a snack or meal they’ve never tried before. A recent hit? Pupusas I found in the refrigerated deli aisle at Sam’s Club — on sale for $7.98 a box!
Pupusas are a traditional Salvadoran dish made from stone-ground masa (corn dough) and filled with slow-cooked, cheesy ingredients. Because they’re made with corn, they’re naturally gluten-free.
Del Real Pupusas — the only fresh, refrigerated pupusas on the market — make it easy to try this classic Salvadoran snack at home. With 10 pupusas per carton, they’re a convenient way to explore global flavors without spending hours in the kitchen (and without ruining your grocery budget).
Let me share a few of my favorite ways to prep Del Real Pupusas at home.
What Makes Del Real's Carnitas & Cheese Mini Pupusas Special?
Del Real’s Carnitas & Cheese Mini Pupusas include a savory filling of slow-cooked carnitas, fire-roasted mild salsa, and melty mozzarella cheese. Ready to eat in just three minutes, they can be reheated on the stove, in an air fryer, or in the microwave.
PREPARATION TIP: For a crispy exterior and gooey inside, reheat pupusas on the stovetop with a small amount of oil.
Ways to Eat Pupusas
Pupusas are incredibly versatile and can be served with a variety of toppings or as part of a larger meal. Here are some ideas of ways to spice up your pupusas:
Classic Toppings
Curtido (a tangy, pickled cabbage slaw)
Guacamole
Salsa
Shredded Cheese
Sour cream
Build-Your-Own Pupusa Bar
Set up a topping bar for family and friends to customize their pupusas. The endless topping possibilities can make dinnertime fun and interactive.
Upgrade Your Breakfast
I’m not a huge fan of sweets for breakfast, so I top a pupusa with an over-easy egg and hot sauce for a flavorful (and filling) start to my day.
Stock up on pupusas for under $0.80 each at Sam's Club.
Normally, Sam’s Club has the 10-count box of Del Real Carnitas & Cheese Mini Pupusas for $9.48, which comes out to $0.95 each.
But through Dec. 9, they’re on sale for $7.98 a box — making the price per mini pupusa just $0.80. Not bad at all for a snack that packs in 7 grams of protein, and I don't even have to clip coupons.
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