Description
The Best Grilled Cheese Burrito combines crispy, golden tortillas with gooey cheese and hearty burrito fillings for a comforting, handheld meal. Perfectly melty and flavorful, it’s quick to prepare and customizable to your taste.
Ingredients
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- 1 cup cooked protein (ground beef, chicken, beans, or tofu)
- 1/2 cup cooked rice
- 1/4 cup salsa or pico de gallo
- 2 tbsp sour cream or crema
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Optional: diced onions, jalapeños, avocado, cilantro
Instructions
- Warm a tortilla in a skillet to make it pliable.
- Layer shredded cheese over half of the tortilla.
- Add cooked protein, rice, salsa, sour cream, and any optional ingredients on top of the cheese.
- Sprinkle more cheese over the fillings to help bind.
- Fold in the sides and roll up tightly from the cheese side to enclose the fillings.
- Brush the outside of the burrito with olive oil or melted butter.
- Cook in a skillet over medium heat, pressing and flipping occasionally, until golden and crispy on all sides, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Slice in half and serve warm.
Notes
- Use two layers of cheese to help seal the burrito while cooking.
- Add spicy elements like jalapeños or hot sauce for a kick.
- Customize with veggies or alternative proteins.
- Reheat in a skillet to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
