Baleadas Hondureñas Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
239 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Snacks
Baleadas Hondureñas Recipe
Description
The Baleadas Hondureñas Recipe consists of thick flour tortillas that are either homemade or purchased, providing a soft, pliable base. Refried beans are spread warm onto each tortilla half, creating a rich, creamy foundation. Crumbled Cotija cheese adds a salty, crumbly texture, while sour cream introduces tanginess and moisture.
Optional toppings like sliced avocado and pickled red onions bring freshness and acidity, balancing the mild beans and cheese. Folding the tortilla in half encloses the fillings in a handheld dish traditionally enjoyed as a comforting snack or light meal.
While ready-made tortillas can be used, homemade varieties offer a fluffier texture that enhances the final dish. Warm refried beans are important for ease of spreading and traditional flavor. Variations include adding eggs, seasoned meats, or sausages to enrich the filling.
Ingredients
- 4 flour tortillas or buy the ready to cook store bought ones, homemade
- 1 cup refried beans
- ½ cup cotija cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- avocado optional
- red onion optional, pickled
Instructions
- Use a spoon to spread ¼ of the refried beans onto one half of a tortilla.
- Sprinkle cotija cheese on top and add some dollops of sour cream.
- Add any additional toppings, then fold the tortilla in half. Enjoy!
Notes
- Warm the refried beans before spreading for easier assembly and traditional taste.
- Use the fluffiest thick tortillas available if not making your own to approximate authentic texture.
- Cotija cheese can be substituted with queso fresco or queso duro depending on availability and taste preference.
- Baleadas can be served with additional fillings such as eggs, seasoned beef, chicken, or sausage for variation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 788mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 85mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 308IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 185mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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