Cheese-Filled Gorditas

Cheese-Filled Gorditas
Cheese-Filled Gorditas might be just the side dish you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 13g of protein, 33g of fat, and a total of 468 calories. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 7. Head to the store and pick up masa harina, colby & monterey jack cheeses, lettuce, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 40 minutes.

Instructions

1
Mix masa, flour, baking powder and salt.
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2
Add shortening; mix with hands until well blended. Gradually add water, mixing after each addition until ingredients are well blended and mixture forms a ball. Divide dough into 14 equal-sized smaller balls; cover until ready to use.
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3
Flatten each ball into 5-inch round.
4
Heat oil in heavy 12-inch skillet on medium-high heat to between 350F and 365F.
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5
Add gorditas; fry 3 min. or until crisp and golden brown on both sides; drain. Cool slightly.
6
Cut a small slit in top of each gordita. Gently pull apart. Fill with remaining ingredients.

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DifficultyMedium
Ready In40 m.
Servings7
Health Score8
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