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gorditas veracruzanas are a quick and easy meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner!

Gorditas Veracruzanas with Refried Beans

Gorditas Veracruzanas with Refried Beans
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 10 gorditas
Calories 215 kcal
Author Carissa

Ingredients

  • Leftover refried beans
  • shredded monterrey jack cheese
  • 2 cups maseca
  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • salsa optional

Instructions

  1. combine maseca and water and mix with hands until thoroughly combined.
  2. Form 10 balls of equal size with the masa dough.
  3. Cover the inside of the tortillas press with two squares or circles of plastc or plastic wrap or wax paper.
  4. Press the dough in the tortilla press it should be just a bit thicker than a tortilla.
  5. Cook the gorditas either on a skillet over medium heat on both sides for a few minutes or by frying on both sides until golden brown.
  6. Let the gorditas cool slightly. Then pinch the edges of the gorditas so that they are raised.
  7. Fill gorditas with warmed up leftover refried beans.
  8. Top with cheese and heat in microwave until cheese melts.
  9. Top with salsa if desired and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Gorditas Veracruzanas with Refried Beans
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 538mg23%
Potassium 78mg2%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 235IU5%
Calcium 224mg22%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.