Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food fusion with this Grilled Cheese Burrito, where crispy tortillas embrace gooey melted cheese and savory fillings. Perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous cravings, this easy-to-make dish can be customized to suit your taste, whether you prefer classic cheese or want to add proteins and veggies. Serve it hot with sour cream and salsa for an irresistible treat that’s sure to delight everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup cooked protein (optional, e.g., chicken, beef, or beans)
- Sour cream and salsa for serving
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by grating the cheeses and chopping any vegetables or proteins.
- Lay out tortillas on a clean surface. Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella and cheddar on one half of each tortilla. Add cooked protein if desired.
- Fold each tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape, tucking in the edges as you roll tightly.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Once sizzling, place burritos seam-side down in the pan.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip carefully and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer to plates, cut in half diagonally, and serve hot with sour cream and salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg