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Classic Honduran Baleadas with Beans and Queso

Classic Honduran Baleadas with Beans and Queso showcase pillowy, griddled tortillas wrapped around silky refried beans, buttery avocado, and crumbly queso fresco with a cool ribbon of crema. Each bite balances creamy, salty, and fresh notes with a tender chew from the warm tortilla. Serve for a casual lunch or relaxed dinner when you want something comforting yet bright.

  • Prep25 mins
  • Cook20 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyMedium
Classic Honduran Baleadas with Beans and Queso
  1. 1

    Make the tortillas: In a large bowl, combine the flour, water, vegetable oil, egg, and salt. Knead the dough until it is smooth and no longer sticky. Shape into eight golf ball-sized pieces. Cover and let rest for about 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stretch each dough ball into a thick tortilla.

  3. 3

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla until browned and slightly puffed, about 1 minute per side.

  4. 4

    On the warm tortillas, layer refried beans, avocado, and queso fresco, then drizzle crema on top. Fold the tortillas in half to eat.