Description
Thick, warm corn pockets stuffed with flavorful meats, potatoes, and cheeses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups masa harina (corn flour)
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 cup cheese (queso fresco or Oaxaca)
- 1 cup meat filling (chorizo, shredded beef, or chicken)
- 2 medium potatoes (for potato filling)
- 1 cup beans (refried or whole)
- Oil (for cooking)
- 1 onion, chopped
- Salsa of choice
Instructions
- Mix masa harina with warm water and a pinch of salt to form a dough.
- Divide into balls, flatten into thick discs, and cook on a hot griddle until golden on both sides.
- Slice open each gordita to form a pocket.
- Prepare fillings: sauté chorizo, cook potatoes with seasoning, or warm refried beans.
- Stuff gorditas with meats, cheese, beans, or potatoes.
- Top with salsa, onion, or extra cheese as desired.
- Serve warm for an authentic Mexican comfort food experience.
Notes
- Adjust the fillings according to personal preference.
- For a vegetarian option, use only cheese and beans.
- Ensure the griddle is hot enough for a good sear.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gordita
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg