Crispy Masa Sopes with Refried Beans
Crispy fried masa cups filled with warm refried beans, cheese, and fresh toppings. A TikTok-easy Mexican street food that feels fancy but takes 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 13g
Ingredients
- 1 cup masa harina (corn flour)
- ¾ cup water
- 1 can (15 oz) refried beans
- 1 cup shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup crema or sour cream
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Instructions
- 1
Mix masa harina with 0.75 cup warm water until you have a soft, pliable dough. Rest 2 minutes.
- 2
Warm refried beans in a small bowl or directly in a skillet over medium heat, 3–4 minutes.
- 3
Shape a golf-ball-size piece of dough into a flat disc, then pinch up the edges to form a shallow cup.
- 4
Heat 0.5 inch oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high until a small piece of dough sizzles immediately.
- 5
Fry each masa cup 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- 6
Fill each warm sope with beans, cheese, a drizzle of crema, and cilantro. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch skillet
- small bowl or second skillet
- spatula or slotted spoon
- paper towels
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