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Authentic Mexican Gorditas Recipe

Authentic Mexican Gorditas Recipe brings fluffy corn pockets for easy meals


  • Author: Tyler Brooks
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Standard

Description

Enjoy aroma, share these tasty treats together now!!.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups masa harina
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • smoked beef (optional)
  • beef pepperoni (optional)
  • cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine masa harina and salt in a bowl.
  2. Add warm water gradually, mixing until smooth, then stir in melted butter.
  3. Rest dough 10 minutes, then divide into eight balls.
  4. Flatten each ball into a thick disc.
  5. Cook discs 3‑4 minutes per side in a hot skillet.
  6. Slice open and fill with smoked beef, beef pepperoni, or cheese.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version
  • omit the smoked beef and beef pepperoni and increase the cheese. Keep cooked gorditas covered to stay soft.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Pan‑fry
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8 servings
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

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