Gorditas

Directions

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   1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
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   2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the corn, salt, and 1/2 cup water. Whisk in the cornmeal and cook, stirring constantly, until the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
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   3. Add the butter and cheese, stirring to combine. Remove from heat.
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   4. Grease a 6-cup muffin tin. Divide the corn mixture evenly among the cups, pressing it into the bottom and up the sides to create cups.
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   5. Bake until crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes, then turn the corn cups out of the tin.
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   6. Stuff them with the fillings of your choice and serve.