Corn Gorditas
Elevate your next Mexican-inspired meal with these irresistible Corn Gorditas—soft, golden masa pockets filled with vibrant flavors and textures. Made with masa harina, warm water, and a touch of salt, these easy-to-prep gorditas are pan-fried to perfection, creating a crispy outside and tender inside. Stuffed with creamy refried beans, tangy queso fresco, fresh lettuce, and avocado slices, then finished with a drizzle of salsa, they are bursting with savory goodness in every bite. Perfect for dinner parties or a fun family meal, this versatile recipe takes just 35 minutes from start to finish and serves 8. Whether enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or paired with your favorite Mexican sides, Corn Gorditas are destined to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Masa Harina
- 1.5 cups Warm Water
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 cups Vegetable Oil
- 1 cup Refried Beans
- 0.5 cup Queso Fresco, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Salsa
- 1 cup Chopped Lettuce
- 1 medium Sliced Avocado
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the masa harina and 0.5 teaspoons of salt. Gradually add the warm water, stirring until a soft dough forms.
Knead the dough for about 2 minutes, then let it rest for 10 minutes covered with a damp cloth.
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball. Flatten each ball into a disc about 1/4 inch thick and 4 inches in diameter.
Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Cook each gordita for about 3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Once cooked, slice through the center of each gordita halfway to open it like a pita pocket.
Spread a spoonful of refried beans inside each gordita.
Top with crumbled queso fresco, lettuce, salsa, and sliced avocado.
Serve warm and enjoy your homemade corn gorditas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1530 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.7 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 36.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 3785 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.9 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.3 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g | ||
| Protein | 45.6 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 876 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2246 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
