Description
Gorditas Recipe With Maseca is a delightful way to enjoy soft, puffy tortillas that are perfect for stuffing with your favorite fillings. These thick corn tortillas, made from Maseca flour, are incredibly versatile and make a delicious meal any time of day. Whether you’re filling them with savory meats like ground beef or chicken, or keeping it simple with cheese and beans, these gorditas will tantalize your taste buds. They’re not only easy to make but also a fun dish to share with family and friends during gatherings. Experience authentic Mexican cuisine right in your kitchen with this quick and satisfying recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Maseca masa harina
- 2 ¼ cups water (adjust as needed)
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine Maseca masa harina and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually add water while mixing with your hands until the dough comes together and is not sticky.
- Knead the dough until smooth; it should feel like play dough.
- Divide the dough into 12 portions and keep them covered with a damp towel.
- Heat a comal or skillet over medium heat.
- Roll each portion into a ball, then flatten between two plastic sheets using a heavy dish or tortilla press until about 4.5 inches in diameter.
- Cook each gordita on the hot griddle for about 1-2 minutes per side until dark spots appear.
- Cut a slit in each gordita to create pockets, then stuff with desired fillings before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gordita (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg