Recipe for cooking masa harina enchilada patties

Quick Meals- Salads and Vegetarian Dishes :: Vegetarian Entrees

Masa Harina Enchilada Patties

1 (2 lb.) bag Masa Harina
1/2 C. grated cheese (optional)
2 heaping tsp. baking powder
1 qt. milk, warmed (not scalded)

Put masa in a lrg. bowl with baking powder, cheese, if desired, then milk. Mix thoroughly. Make balls the size of golf balls (or as lrg. as you like). Put one ball on a clean dampened towel and put the other half of the dish towel over the patty. Mash with a salad plate. Repeat with remaining balls of dough. Fry in pure lard, about 1/2 in. deep. Do not fry in lard that is too hot as they will not get done inside and will burn. Hot grease is necessary, though. Drain. These will freeze well for a long time after they are cooked.

A good servings suggestion is to serve them piping hot with chili Colorado over them, along with frijoles and Spanish rice on the side.