Description
Mexican Gorditas are irresistible pockets of flavor that bring warmth and joy to any meal. Soft and slightly crispy, these delicious treats can be filled with your choice of savory or sweet fillings, making them perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. With minimal effort required for preparation, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe time and again. Join me in creating these delightful morsels that promise to create lasting memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups masa harina
- 1 cup warm water (adjust based on humidity)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp oil (your choice)
- Fillings: beans, cheese, shredded chicken (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine masa harina and salt. Gradually add warm water while kneading until smooth and pliable.
- Divide dough into golf ball-sized portions and flatten each ball gently to about half an inch thick.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook gorditas for 3-4 minutes per side until golden-brown spots appear.
- Slice open cooked gorditas and fill with your favorite ingredients.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gordita (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg