Brunch just got better with Breakfast Gorditas. It’s a delightful way to start the day. Ready in no time and full of deliciousness that the entire family will love.
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How to Make Breakfast Gorditas
The trick to making a quick and easy Mexican Easter brunch is getting a little help where you can. For example..- Eggbeaters (or something similar)
- Canned Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies
- Spray butter or spray oil for cooking
- Mix all the gorditas ingredients together
- Make a ball of masa
- Cover and let rest for 5 minutes.
- In a large skillet, add the butter and diced onion. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the can of tomatoes and green chilies. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Set them aside.
- Cover them with a towel, or they will get cold.
- Queso Fresco
- Cilantro
- Salsa Verde
- Pickled Jalapeños
- Guacamole
- Avocado slices
How to Freeze Gorditas
- Once you have made the gorditas, let them cool completely
- Place in a freezable plastic bag.
- Remove as much of the air from the bag as possbile.
- Place in the freezer.
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Brunch just got better with Breakfast Gorditas. It’s a delightful way to start the day. Ready in no time and full of deliciousness that the entire family will love.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 239kcal
Ingredients
For Filling
- 1 32 oz container Eggbeaters Original
- 1 10 oz can RO*TEL Original Dieced Tomatoes and Green Chilies
- 1 tablespoon Parkay Squeeze
- ¼ onion diced
- 1 clove garlic finely diced
- 1 pinch ground cumin
- 1 pinch ground oregano
- 1 tablespoon salt
- ½ tspn ground pepper
For Gorditas
- 2 cups Masa Harina
- 1 to 1 ½ cups Warm Water add more if needed to combine
- 1 tablespoon salt
Instructions
For the Gorditas
- In a large bowl, mix the masa harina, salt, and slowly add the warm water until you form a small dough.
- Cover and set aside for 5 minutes.
- With your hands, form 6 thick gorditas (about 6-inches in diameter).If the sides of the gorditas crack, add water to smooth them out.
- Heat on a griddle for 5 minutes on each side.
- Once they are fully cooked, cover with a towel to keep warm.
For the Filling
- Add the Parkay and onion to a large skillet.
- Cook for 1 minute
- Add the can of RO*TEL and garlic.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the entire container of Eggbeaters, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Stir occasionally for 4-5 minutes, or until eggs are fully cooked.
To Assemble Breakfast Gorditas:
- With a knife, cut the gorditas in half, leaving the end intact.
- Stuff with the egg mixture.
- Top with queso fresco, cilantro, and salsa.
Notes
- Mix all the gorditas ingredients together
- Make a ball of masa
- Cover and let rest for 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3526mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 247IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 5mg
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Farrah Less
This is the first time i heard about gorditas looks really delicious. I personally love Mexican food.
Maggie U
And this recipe is the best! Hope you try it
Kathy
I’ve never tried these before. They look really good though. I’m always looking for something new for breakfast too. I’ll have to try them.
Maggie U
So easy and delicious! Hope you try this recipe
Kita Bryant
I would love to wake up with a few of these. These gorditas look so delicious.
Maggie U
This recipe it’s amazing. Hope you try it
Bri
My husband would love these and we ALWAYS have Eggbeaters on hand!
Maggie U
Gorditas are the best! Hope you try this recipe
Gracelene Dela Cruz
Thanks for sharing your recipe and for the tips. I will share this on my social media.
Maggie U
Thanks! So glad you enjoyed this!
Amber Myers
I know we’d love these for breakfast! We normally don’t eat breakfast, so they would be a nice surprise.
Maggie U
Perfect breakfast recipe!
MELANIE EDJOURIAN
I’ve never heard of gorditas before. These sound really good. Great for breakfast or brunch.
Maggie U
So yummy! Hope you try it
Kathy
These look like they’d be really good. I’ve never had them before. I’ll have to give them a try.
Maggie U
This recipe it’s amazing. Hope you give it a try!
Monica Simpson
I love flavors like this with my eggs. I will try this for sure!
Maggie U
So yummy!
Gervin Khan
We are definitely having a beautiful morning when having this kind of delicious breakfast on our plates. So delicious!
Maggie U
So glad you enjoyed this!
Nikki Wayne
Wow.. this is just so easy! I can’t wait to try them.
Maggie U
So glad you enjoyed this! It’s really yummy
Heather
These sound so delicious! I can’t wait to make them for my family.
Maggie U
Delicious indeed. Hope you try it!
Marysa
What a fun idea! I have never made gorditas, and these sound delicious. It is nice to try something a little different for breakfast.
Maggie U
Hope you try it! It’s so good
Tasheena
I’ve never had gorditas before. It would be nice to switch things up this year for Easter Brunch.
Maggie U
This recipe is delicious. Hope you try it
Tara Pittman
This sounds like a delicious breakfast for my husband. If it is quick and easy then he will eat breakfast before work.
Maggie U
Easy and delicious!
melissa chapman
I am with you a nice quiet morning, coffee and a gordita sounds just right. I will try and recreate that for my son
Maggie U
Glad you enjoyed this Melissa! Hope you try it
Amber Myers
Oh yes, we would love these for breakfast. I must try them out for sure.
Maggie U
Glad you enjoyed this
Anosa Malanga
I love brunch and definitely making this! I will print this already so I can be able to make this coming days. I hope I can make it successfully too!
Maggie U
So yummy! Glad you liked it
Everything Enchanting
I have never had gorditas before! It looks so delicious, gotta try this one soon 😍
Maggie U
Hope you try it! It’s delicious
Catalina
These gorditas would be perfect for our family Sunday brunch! My family will love it!
Maggie U
I think they will. Hope you try it!