Description
Mexican Gorditas are delectable, thick corn tortillas that are easy to prepare and perfect for any meal. These fluffy pockets can be filled with a variety of savory or sweet ingredients, making them a versatile choice for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Imagine biting into a warm gordita with steam rising off the filling, whether it’s spicy chorizo, creamy cheese, or sweet beans. Quick to make and customizable to your taste, this recipe will have your kitchen smelling amazing and your guests coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups masa harina
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine masa harina and salt. Gradually add warm water while kneading until smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 10-12 equal balls and roll them gently.
- Flatten each ball into a thick disk (½ inch) using parchment paper or plastic wrap.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with oil.
- Cook each disk for 3-4 minutes on both sides until golden brown.
- Slice open and fill with your preferred ingredients like cheese, beans, or meats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gordita (60g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg