Costco Del Real Pupusas

Costco just launched ready-made pupusas, packed with savory birria and melty cheese. The Costco Del Real Pupusas are ready to enjoy in just minutes!

Pupusa History and Heritage

A pupusa is a thick flatbread or griddle pancake with origins in El Salvador and Honduras. They are made with cornmeal or rice flour and are similar to the arepa from Colombian and Venezuelan cuisine. Pupusas are usually stuffed with ingredients like cheese, beans, or proteins. They are considered the national dish of El Salvador and they even have a holiday to celebrate it!

Costco Del Real Pupusas Overview

Del Real Birria and Cheese Pupusas are pre-made and conveniently packaged Latin American comfort food.

Store: Costco

Price: $17.54

Quantity/Package Size: 10 Pupusas

Manufacturer Information

Company: Del Real

Company Background: Del Real is a food brand whose mission is to create ready-to-share traditionally-inspired, Mexican, and Hispanic cuisine. After journeying from Jalisco, Mexico, Del Real was founded in 1957 by Jesus Cardenas in southern California.

Product Origin: United States

Costco Del Real Pupusas Rating and Review

Rating:

Detailed Review:

• Taste/Quality: The Costco Del Real Pupusas were a little too mealy for my taste, but the flavor of the birria and cheese was on point. Since these are premade and prepackaged, I didn’t have high expectations, but they exceeded them and are above average.

• Packaging: The Costco Del Real Pupusas packaging was simple and nothing out of the ordinary.
• Value for Money: These were just under $2 per pupusa. For the price, they are worth trying. However, if you’re skeptical about pupusas or haven’t tried one before, keep in mind that they come in a package of 10, which is quite a lot.
• Pros: The birria and cheese flavor profile was great.
• Cons: A little too mealy for my taste (might be better if microwaved before pan-frying).
• Recommendation: I recommend these if you enjoy pupusas and want some on hand. I think pan-frying them on the stovetop is the best way to prepare them. Next time, I might try microwaving them for about 10–30 seconds before pan-frying. While they aren’t the healthiest option and don’t have the best macronutrient profile, they make for a great snack on days when you don’t feel like cooking.

Costco Del Real Pupusas Information

Ingredients

Masa: Whole Cooked Corn, Water, Canola Oil, Potato [(Potato flakes, dehydrated), Vinegar, Cultured Dextrose, Salt. Trace of Lime.

Filling: Beef, Mozzarella Cheese (pasteurized part skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), Crushed Tomatoes in puree (Crushed Tomatoes, Tomato Puree, Salt, Citric Acid, Calcium Chloride), Water, Seasoning (Paprika, Chili Pepper, Red Pepper, Garlic, Salt, Spices), Apple Cider Vinegar, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Onion.

Preparation Method:

MICROWAVE

1. Remove one pupusa from pouch and wrap in a paper towel.
2. Place on a microwave safe plate and microwave for 30-40 seconds or until internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165 °F.
3. Let sit for about 1 minute to cool and enjoy!

Note: Microwave ovens vary in rates of heating. Times given are approximate.

STOVE TOP

1. Pre-heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Empty pupusas from pouch and separate with a spatula.
2. Place pupusas on the pan and heat for 4-6 minutes or until internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165 °F. Flip pupusas every 2 minutes.
3. Let sit for about 1 minute to cool and enjoy!

AIR FRYER

1. Preheat air fryer to 350°F. Remove one pupusa from pouch and place in air fryer
2. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165 °F. Flip halfway through cooking time for best results.
3. Let sit for about 1 minute to cool and enjoy!

Note: If heating more than one pupusa, do not stack pupusas to allow even air flow for proper heating. Air fryers vary in rates of heating. Times given are approximate.

OVEN

1. Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Line a full-size sheet pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
2. Remove pupusas from pouch and place a single layer on sheet pan.
3. Place pan in pre-heated oven and cook pupusas for 10-12 minutes or until internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165 °F.
4. Carefully remove pupusas from sheet pan, let cool for 1 minute, and enjoy!

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