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Gorditas with Refried Beans and Queso Fresco — Mexican recipe
Gorditas with Refried Beans and Queso Fresco, photographed for the Kitchen Pantri cookbook.

Gorditas with Refried Beans and Queso Fresco

Thick, tender masa cakes griddled until golden and lightly crisp, then split into pockets and stuffed with warm refried beans, queso fresco and salsa. A favorite Mexican street-style meal that takes about 50 minutes.

At a glance

Cuisine
Mexican
Category
Main
Prep time
Cook time
Total time
Makes
6 gorditas
Calories
About 355 kcal per serving
Difficulty
Medium
Dietary
Gluten Free, Vegetarian

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