Crispy Bean Sopes with Queso Fresco
Crispy-bottomed masa cups loaded with refried beans, topped with crumbly cheese, jalapeños, and lime. A TikTok-friendly take on the classic Mexican street snack, ready in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups masa harina (corn flour for tortillas)
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 can (15 oz) canned refried beans
- ½ cup queso fresco, crumbled
- ¼ cup pickled jalapeños, sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 whole lime (cut into wedges)
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- 1
Mix masa harina with warm water until a soft dough forms, about 2 minutes of stirring. Let it rest 3 minutes.
- 2
Divide dough into 6 equal balls. Flatten each between two plastic sheets (or plastic bags) into a 3-inch round, then pinch up the edges to form a shallow cup.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds. Slide 3 sopes into the pan.
- 4
Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining sopes.
- 5
Spoon warm refried beans into each crispy sope, then top with queso fresco, jalapeños, and cilantro.
- 6
Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- measuring cups and spoons
- plastic bags or plastic wrap (for flattening dough)
- 12-inch skillet
- spatula
- plate for draining
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