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Gorditas Mexicanas Recipe

Delicious and authentic Mexican gorditas, perfect for any meal.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups masa harina
  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup refried beans for filling
  • 1 cup shredded cheese for filling

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine masa harina, warm water, and salt. Mix until dough forms.
  2. Divide dough into 8 equal portions and shape into balls. Flatten each ball into a thick disk.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook each gordita for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Slice each gordita open and fill with refried beans and shredded cheese.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Gorditas, Mexican, Traditional
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