Cheese-Filled Gorditas

Name: Cheese-Filled Gorditas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2 cups masa harina; 1/4 cup flour; 2 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. shortening; 1-1/2 cups water; 1/3 cup vegetable or corn oil; 1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1 cup KRAFT Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses; 1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream; 2 medium tomatoes (chopped (about 1 cup)); 2 cups shredded lettuce

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October 22, 2020

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Cheese-Filled Gorditas

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Servings:

Ingredients

2 cups masa harina
1/4 cup flour
2 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. shortening
1-1/2 cups water
1/3 cup vegetable or corn oil
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
2 medium tomatoes chopped (about 1 cup)
2 cups shredded lettuce

Instructions

1.Mix masa, flour, baking powder and salt. 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.
2.Flatten each ball into 5-inch round. Heat oil in heavy 12-inch skillet on medium-high heat to between 350°F and 365°F. Add gorditas; fry 3 min. or until crisp and golden brown on both sides; drain. Cool slightly.
3.Cut a small slit in top of each gordita. Gently pull apart. Fill with remaining ingredients.