{"id":32498,"date":"2013-04-11T13:00:33","date_gmt":"2013-04-11T20:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/?p=32498"},"modified":"2014-10-05T20:48:42","modified_gmt":"2014-10-06T03:48:42","slug":"cinco-de-mayo-chalupa-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/cinco-de-mayo-chalupa-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Dinner Recipes: Chalupa Recipe for Cinco de Mayo"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:149.70760233918%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:80.125%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:140.30612244898%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:71.333333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:71.111111111111%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}<\/style><p>Cinco de Mayo is just a few weeks away and what better way to celebrate the upcoming holiday than with a fun <strong>Chalupa recipe<\/strong> that makes out list for the top <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/easy-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>easy dinner recipes<\/strong><\/a>. This isn&rsquo;t even so much a recipe as a &ldquo;how-to&rdquo; cook chalupas as they are one of the easiest things you can make. These are so easy, in fact, that this Chalupa recipe is part of our short rotation of meals.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-58652\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chalupa-Recipe-0011.jpg\" alt=\"Chalupa-Recipe-001\" width=\"513\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chalupa-Recipe-0011.jpg 513w, https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chalupa-Recipe-0011-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chalupa-Recipe-0011-500x749.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-58652 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20513%20768'%3E%3Crect%20width='513'%20height='768'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Chalupa-Recipe-001\" width=\"513\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chalupa-Recipe-0011.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chalupa-Recipe-0011.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chalupa-Recipe-0011.jpg 513w, https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chalupa-Recipe-0011-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chalupa-Recipe-0011-500x749.jpg 500w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<p>We make chalupas at least once a week. The best part of this recipe is that you can completely customize the toppings to each family members specific tastes and preferences so even your pickiest eaters can&rsquo;t complain too much! I actually shared this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/2011\/02\/chalupas-recipe-shopping-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\">chalupa recipe<\/a> two years ago but it&rsquo;s back and with pictures, too!<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/chalupa-recipe.jpg\" alt=\"Cinco de Mayo Chalupa Recipe\" width=\"800\" height=\"641\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/chalupa-recipe.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/chalupa-recipe-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/chalupa-recipe-500x401.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/chalupa-recipe-768x615.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/chalupa-recipe-650x521.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32499 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20800%20641'%3E%3Crect%20width='800'%20height='641'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Cinco de Mayo Chalupa Recipe\" width=\"800\" height=\"641\" title=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/chalupa-recipe.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/chalupa-recipe.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/chalupa-recipe.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/chalupa-recipe-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/chalupa-recipe-500x401.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/chalupa-recipe-768x615.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/chalupa-recipe-650x521.jpg 650w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Chalupa Recipe<\/strong><\/h1>\n<div><strong>Here&rsquo;s a list of suggested ingredients, most are optional!<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Corn Tortillas<\/li>\n<li>Olive or Vegetable Oil<\/li>\n<li>Refried Beans<\/li>\n<li>Cheese, grated<\/li>\n<li>Tomatoes, diced<\/li>\n<li>Onions, diced<\/li>\n<li>Sour Cream<\/li>\n<li>Cilantro<\/li>\n<li>Jalepnos<\/li>\n<li>Lettuce or Spinach<\/li>\n<li>Salt and Pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;Preparing your Chalupa<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/easy-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-32505\" title=\"Cinco de Mayo Chalupa Recipe\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chalupa-Recipe-392x550.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Dinner Recipes: Cinco de Mayo Chalupa Recipe\" width=\"392\" height=\"550\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-32505 lazyload\" title=\"Cinco de Mayo Chalupa Recipe\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20392%20550'%3E%3Crect%20width='392'%20height='550'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Easy Dinner Recipes: Cinco de Mayo Chalupa Recipe\" width=\"392\" height=\"550\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chalupa-Recipe.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chalupa-Recipe-392x550.jpg\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>First, you will fry up corn tortillas in about a half an inch of olive or vegetable oil. Plan to prepare 1-2 shells per child and 2-3 per adult. We use a small 6&Prime; frying pan that works well to not waste a ton of extra oil. You will want your oil to be hot before you start, and watch your shells carefully so they don&rsquo;t burn. You will flip the tortilla shells over once to cook both sides. Watch for the shell to start to look slightly golden and crispy. Once the shell is crispy you can take it out of the oil and allow it to cool. Add salt to the tortilla shell, if desired. Then, spread warm refried beans onto the fried corn tortilla. Next, top with cheese, tomatoes, onions, lettuce\/spinach and then sour cream, based on preferences. All of the toppings are optional. Finally, add a bit of salt and pepper. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/easy-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-32504\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chalupa-Recipe-2-600x428.jpg\" alt=\"Cinco de Mayo Chalupa Recipe\" width=\"600\" height=\"428\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-32504 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20600%20428'%3E%3Crect%20width='600'%20height='428'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Cinco de Mayo Chalupa Recipe\" width=\"600\" height=\"428\" title=\"\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chalupa-Recipe-2.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chalupa-Recipe-2-600x428.jpg\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>My 2 and 4 year old boys enjoying their Chalupa!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">The History of this Chalupa Recipe<\/h3>\n<p>This recipe was handed down from my in-laws. They learned this chalupa recipe while traveling through Mexico doing service. While it is an authentic Mexican recipe, the toppings may be more of an American adaption. This recipe may not look like a Taco Bell Chalupa like you were expecting but I think you will be absolutely pleasantly surprised if you give it a try! It&rsquo;s like eating delicious toppings all on top of a big tortilla chip! Everyone we have ever prepared this recipe for has always loved their chalupa and usually ask for more!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Print or Save this Chalupa Recipe<\/h2>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42491\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chalupa-Recipe-001.jpg\" alt=\"Chalupa Recipe\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chalupa-Recipe-001.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chalupa-Recipe-001-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chalupa-Recipe-001-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chalupa-Recipe-001-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chalupa-Recipe-001-650x488.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42491 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20768'%3E%3Crect%20width='1024'%20height='768'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Chalupa Recipe\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chalupa-Recipe-001.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chalupa-Recipe-001.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chalupa-Recipe-001.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chalupa-Recipe-001-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chalupa-Recipe-001-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chalupa-Recipe-001-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Chalupa-Recipe-001-650x488.jpg 650w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe\">\t<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/chalupa-recipe-600x480.jpg\">\n<div class=\"item ERName\">Cinco de Mayo Chalupa Recipe!<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\"><span class=\"xlate\">Recipe Type<\/span>: <span class=\"type\">Dinner, Lunch<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Author: <span class=\"author\">A Mom&rsquo;s Take<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Prep time: <time itemprop=\"prepTime\" datetime=\"PT5M\">5 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cook time: <time itemprop=\"cookTime\" datetime=\"PT15M\">15 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Total time: <time itemprop=\"totalTime\" datetime=\"PT20M\">20 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Serves: <span class=\"yield\">6<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERSummary summary\">Quick and easy meal that is easy to customize for each persons taste preferences.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ingredient\">12 Corn Tortillas<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Olive or Vegetable Oil<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 can Refried Beans<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 cup Cheese, grated<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1 Tomato, diced<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">1\/2 Onions, diced<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Sour Cream<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Cilantro<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Jalapenos<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Lettuce or Spinach<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Salt and Pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Fry up corn tortillas in about a half an inch of olive or vegetable oil in a 6&Prime; frying pan. Plan to prepare 1-2 shells per child and 2-3 per adult. You will want your oil to be hot before you start, and watch your shells carefully so they don&rsquo;t burn. You will flip the tortilla shells over once to cook both sides. Watch for the shell to start to look slightly golden and crispy.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Once the shell is crispy you can take it out of the oil and allow it to cool. Add salt to the tortilla shell, if desired.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Spread warm refried beans onto the fried corn tortilla.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Top with cheese, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapenos, lettuce\/spinach and sour cream, based on preferences. All of the toppings are optional. Finally, add a bit of salt and pepper. Enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.2.1753<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Try our Chicken Tacos Recipes<em><br>\n<\/em><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_40514\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Easy Dinner Recipes: Chicken Tacos\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/2013\/08\/easy-dinner-recipes-chicken-tacos\/\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40514\" class=\" wp-image-40514 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/WP_20130716_020-002-Medium.jpg\" alt=\"Chicken Tacos Recipe\" width=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/WP_20130716_020-002-Medium.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/WP_20130716_020-002-Medium-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/WP_20130716_020-002-Medium-500x356.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/WP_20130716_020-002-Medium-768x546.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/WP_20130716_020-002-Medium-650x462.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40514\" class=\" wp-image-40514  lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201080%20768'%3E%3Crect%20width='1080'%20height='768'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Chicken Tacos Recipe\" width=\"1080\" title=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/WP_20130716_020-002-Medium.jpg\" height=\"768\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/WP_20130716_020-002-Medium.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/WP_20130716_020-002-Medium.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/WP_20130716_020-002-Medium-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/WP_20130716_020-002-Medium-500x356.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/WP_20130716_020-002-Medium-768x546.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/WP_20130716_020-002-Medium-650x462.jpg 650w\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-40514\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a title=\"Easy Dinner Recipes: Chicken Tacos\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/2013\/08\/easy-dinner-recipes-chicken-tacos\/\">Chicken Tacos<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cinco de Mayo is just a few weeks away and what better way to celebrate the upcoming holiday than with a fun Chalupa recipe that &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","disable-in-feed":false,"article-schema-type":"","disable-critical-css":false},"categories":[2956],"tags":[3014,3015],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":null,"thumbnail_uri":null},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32498"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32498"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32498\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32498"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32498"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amomstake.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32498"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}