Description
A crispy grilled burrito loaded with gooey melted cheese, savory fillings, and perfectly toasted tortilla – the ultimate comfort food mashup.
Ingredients
2 large flour tortillas
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup cooked chicken, beef, or your choice of protein (optional)
1/4 cup cooked onions and peppers (optional)
2 tbsp butter
Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, guacamole
Instructions
1. Lay a tortilla flat and layer half of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses in the center. Add cooked protein and sautéed veggies if using. Top with remaining cheese.
2. Fold sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll tightly to form a burrito.
3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tbsp butter.
4. Place burrito seam-side down in skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes.
5. Remove from skillet and repeat with second burrito, adding remaining butter.
6. Serve hot with optional toppings such as sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Notes
For extra crunch, press burrito with a spatula while cooking.
Swap cheeses for pepper jack or gouda for different flavor profiles.
Can be made ahead: assemble burritos and freeze; cook directly from frozen adding a few extra minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Comfort Food
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: grilled cheese burrito, cheesy burrito, crispy burrito, comfort food