Grandma’s Classic Masa Gorditas
Grandma’s Classic Masa Gorditas deliver a warm corn aroma with a delicate crisp on the outside and a tender, steamy center. Their simple masa dough lets the toasty, slightly sweet corn flavor shine, making them perfect for stuffing with beans, meats, or veggies. Serve them for a cozy family dinner or a casual weekend lunch when you want customizable, comforting bites.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grandma’s Classic Masa Gorditas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 38 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 69
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 14
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix the corn masa flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Gradually add water until a firm dough forms. Divide the dough into equal portions and roll them between your hands into small balls. Flatten each ball into 1/4-inch circles.
- 2
Heat a griddle or comal over medium heat. Place the dough circles on the hot surface and cook until they are light brown, slightly puffed, and cooked on the outsides, about 3 minutes per side.
- 3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry the gorditas in batches, if needed, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
- Calories 224.18 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 2.68 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 34.9 g 13%
- Total Fat 8.14 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 0.97 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 2.83 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 3.32 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 2.71 g --
- Added Sugars 1.24 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 0.15 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.34 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 150.11 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.2 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Grandma's Classic Masa Gorditas is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baking Soda, Corn Flour, Salt, and Vegetable Oil. Each serving provides about 224.18 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grandma’s Classic Masa Gorditas made of?
- The main ingredients are Baking Soda, Corn Flour, Salt, Vegetable Oil, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grandma’s Classic Masa Gorditas?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 224.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grandma’s Classic Masa Gorditas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Grandma’s Classic Masa Gorditas healthy?
- Grandma’s Classic Masa Gorditas has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 224.18 calories and 2.68 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It contains Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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