Gorditas are thick, handmade corn masa pockets stuffed with savory fillings like chicharrón prensado, cheese, nopales, or beans. They are pan-fried or griddled until crispy on the outside and soft inside.

This authentic Mexican recipe will show you how to make the best gorditas rellenas at home! 🌮✨

Ingredients:

For the Masa (Corn Dough):

2 cups masa harina (Maseca or similar)

1 ¼ cup warm water

½ tsp salt

1 tbsp vegetable oil or lard (optional, for extra softness)

Filling Ideas:

🔥 Chicharrón Prensado (Pork Crackling in Sauce)

1 cup chicharrón prensado (or cooked pork)

2 Roma tomatoes, blended

¼ onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

1 guajillo chile, rehydrated and blended

Salt & pepper to taste

🧀 Cheese & Rajas (Poblanos and Cheese)

1 cup queso Oaxaca or mozzarella, shredded

2 poblano peppers, roasted, peeled & sliced

¼ white onion, sliced

1 tbsp oil

Salt to taste

🌿 Nopales en Salsa Verde (Cactus in Green Sauce)

1 cup nopales, chopped & cooked

3 tomatillos, blended

½ serrano chile, blended

¼ onion, chopped

1 tbsp cilantro, chopped

½ tsp salt

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