{"id":"baleada_9f93ff550d","slug":"baleada","title":"Baleada","description":"A beloved Honduran classic featuring thick, fluffy flour tortillas filled with creamy refried beans, salty cheese, and rich crema. This traditional breakfast is hearty, comforting, and quintessentially Latin American.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"4 large thick flour tortillas","name":"Tortillas","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"large","notes":"thick-style","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"400g cooked red beans","name":"Red Beans","quantity":400,"unit":"g","usQuantity":14.1,"usUnit":"oz","form":"cooked","notes":"or canned, drained","group":"filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 tablespoon vegetable oil","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/4 white onion, finely chopped","name":"Onion","quantity":0.25,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":0.25,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely chopped","notes":"white","group":"filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 garlic clove, minced","name":"Garlic Clove","quantity":1,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"100g Queso Duro or Cotija cheese","name":"Cotija Cheese","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3.5,"usUnit":"oz","form":"crumbled","notes":"Queso duro or Cotija","group":"topping","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1/2 cup Honduran crema or sour cream","name":"Sour Cream","quantity":120,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"thick","notes":"Mantequilla blanca","group":"topping","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes.","group":"Prepare Filling","title":"Heat the vegetable oil","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Prepare Filling"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the red beans to the skillet. Use a potato masher or the back of a large spoon to mash the beans into a thick, smooth paste. If the beans are too dry, add a tablespoon of water or bean liquid. Cook for 5-7 minutes until heated through and creamy.","group":"Prepare Filling","title":"Add the red beans","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Prepare Filling"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Heat a griddle or large flat skillet to medium-high heat, approximately 375°F (190°C). Place the flour tortillas on the griddle and heat for about 30-45 seconds per side until soft and warm.","group":"Assembly","title":"Heat a griddle or large flat skillet","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"To assemble, spread a generous layer of the warm mashed beans over half of each tortilla.","group":"Assembly","title":"To assemble, spread a generous layer of the warm mashed beans","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Sprinkle the crumbled cheese over the beans and drizzle with the crema. Fold the tortilla in half to create a semi-circle.","group":"Assembly","title":"Sprinkle the crumbled cheese","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Serve immediately while warm.","group":"Assembly","title":"Serve immediately while warm","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"For an authentic experience, use Honduran 'mantequilla blanca' if available; otherwise, a thick sour cream or crème fraîche works well. The tortillas should be thicker than standard Mexican-style tortillas.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Honduran"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["saute","fry"],"equipment":["Skillet","Griddle","Potato Masher"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","milk"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"baleadas","note":"One large baleada per person"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The beans can be prepared up to 3 days in advance."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover bean paste in an airtight container. 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