CHEESE-POTATO GORDITAS

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Gorditas are fat and savory corn dough "buns" that are split after they are fried and are then stuffed with favorite filling.

Provided by Mexi-Rosie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 kg prepared masa harina flour
100 g crumbly queso fresco (fresh white cheese)
3 cooked potatoes, skinned and mashed
salt, to taste (abt a teaspoon)
cooking oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients.
  • With hands shape into 2 or 2 1/2 inch diameter rounds, about 1/4 inch (1 cm) thick.
  • Fry in hot oil.
  • Drain excess fat and place on absorbent paper.
  • Let cool a bit.
  • Split horizontally carefully ( though not completely), so that filling doesn't slip out.
  • Fill with favorite Mexican dish filling and enjoy.
  • Some filling suggestions: refried beans and cheese with chipotle, mashed or cubed potatoes with dried chorizo, Mexican ground meat hash, shredded chicken or pork with thick salsa, etc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.5, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 4.2, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 4

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