Making Gorditas with Frozen Rolls? Yes You Can!
Whether your restaurant is Mexican, or you’re just having a theme night, making gorditas becomes super easy when you use this recipe. A bit of DeIorios dough and some other basic ingredients, and your customers will love this new addition to your menu!
Ingredients:
- 1 package of frozen rolls
- 3 tablespoons cornmeal
- 1 can refried beans
- 2 cups Queso Fresco, shredded
- 1 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Roll out package dough so that each roll forms a 5 ½” round. Dredge each piece on both sides with cornmeal and then place on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake until bottoms are golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile in a small saucepan over low heat, reheat the refried beans without actually frying them.
- Pull rolls out of the oven and spread about ¼ cup of the beans over top, then sprinkle with about ¼ cup of the cheese. Place back in the oven and bake for another two minutes, just until the cheese is melted.
- Remove gorditas from the oven and sprinkle with shredded lettuce before folding up and serving.
If you’re looking for some crunch to add to your gorditas, stuff them into hard taco shells after topping with lettuce and folding them in half. This can also make them less messy to eat, which some of your customers may appreciate.