Description
Mexican Gorditas are a delightful culinary treasure, boasting warm, fluffy corn-based dough enveloping savory fillings. Perfect for any occasion, these thick tortillas can be stuffed with cheese, meats, or veggies, delivering layers of flavor in every bite. Whether enjoyed as a snack or part of a hearty meal, they evoke comfort and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups masarepa (pre-cooked corn flour)
- 1 cup water (adjust for consistency)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (like queso Oaxaca or mozzarella)
- 1 cup cooked shredded meat (chicken or pork)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine masarepa, salt, and water to create a soft dough that isn’t sticky. Adjust water as needed.
- Divide the dough into golf ball-sized portions and flatten each into thick discs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Cook each disc for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from heat and slice open each gordita to stuff with cheese and your choice of meats or veggies.
- Serve warm with salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gordita (75g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg