When working from home, I often find myself forgetting about lunch {too engrossed in work} or too lazy to whip up something from scratch. So I love it when I can stock my freezer with a few staples that make an easy lunch even more special with a few fresh toppings…like these Gorditas from Trader Joe's! The corn masa pouches are filled with cheese, beans, and roasted chile. I love topping them with sour cream, corn salsa, and hot peppers {shown above}…or another favorite topper…avocados and bacon jam! — Joy
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I LOVE those Gorditas. Thanks for the idea to top them with some yummy things.
I didn’t know they had gorditas! Are they in the baked goods section or I guess if they are stuffed, they are frozen?
I saw those the other day when I was there and didn’t know if they’d be good or not. I’m so getting them on my next trip. Thanks, Joy!
Yum! Thanks for all your delicious ideas, Joy!
I just picked some of these up last week and haven’t tried them yet. Great to know they get your vote!
Hi Jaime,
Theyre in the frozen section!
Best,
Joy
As a topper, six little words: refried beans cooked in bacon grease.
Hi Amy,
I definitely recommend toasting them in a toaster oven (I do it on the high setting once, then the medium setting once) which makes it crispy on the outside and soft on the inside!
Best!
Joy
Trader Joes is amazing! They have such great snacks! Thanks for sharing! These will be perfect for a Saturday lunch!
I just saw these for the first time on Monday! I thought “Hmmm… kinda like pupusas?!”
I wish I was snaking on this also! YUM
anna
Hi Joy, I’ve been a lurker fan, my first time to comment. 🙂 Just a heads up, I know you also like pupusa like I do. Costco has them in 2-5packs by Del Real Foods. It’s fully cooked cheese & bell pepper pupusas…sooo good! I always stock up so I have it handy for when my craving kicks in. You can find it in the aisle where cheese, tamales and salsa are.
I love these gorditas! I put black bean spread on them and top with crumbled tofu and salsa!
I will definitely have to pick these up the next time I am at Trader Joe’s. I love having quick & easy things in the freezer. Also how did I miss this bacon jam – I am gonna be on the lookout for that. Sounds yummy!
Oh my god. Now I have to make a run to TJs! lol
Oh my god. Now I have to make a run to TJs! lol
Oh my god. Now I have to make a run to TJs! lol
Oh my god. Now I have to make a run to TJs! lol
Oh my god. Now I have to make a run to TJs! lol
Oh my god. Now I have to make a run to TJs! lol
Oh my god. Now I have to make a run to TJs! lol
Oh my god. Now I have to make a run to TJs! lol
forgot everything i was reading after bacon jam!!!
Woo. I love TJ’s frozen selection! I’ll definitely have to give these a try! Joy~ you make any food look like gourmet food!!
Yum! I was also unaware of these gorditas…how they escaped me at TJ’s is beyond me. Will have to try on my next trip. I love the potstickers and gyoza sauce there.
Wow looks really yummy!!!
oh this looks SO delicious, i love corn! :] must try this.
Looks delicious! mm