Description
Gorditas with Cheese & Salsa are thick, soft corn cakes stuffed with melted cheese and topped with fresh salsa. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups masa harina
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup shredded cheese (like Oaxaca or Monterey Jack)
- 1 cup salsa (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Mix masa harina, water, and salt in a bowl until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape into thick patties.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook each patty for 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
- Make a small slit in each gordita and stuff with cheese.
- Return to the skillet for 1 minute to melt the cheese.
- Top with salsa and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh masa for best texture.
- Adjust salsa spiciness to your preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gordita
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
