Crispy Cheese Tacos (burnt cheese tacos)

Crispy Cheese Tacos (burnt cheese tacos)

We like using the small street taco size tortillas, which are about 4-inches wide. You can use larger tortillas. Just know that you’ll have to use more cheese and a bigger pan. Sharp cheddar cheese gives a great flavor and crispy texture. Cheddar cheese is our favorite cheese to use. You can also use sliced cheddar cheese.

Nutrition based on grilled chicken meat for taco filling.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Servings: servings

Calories: 208kcal

Ingredients

6 tortillas (flour or corn)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 6 slices
1 cup Cooked taco meat filling of choice or vegetable filling of choice (cooked squash, mushrooms, etc).

Topping Ideas

Salsas, guacamole, hot sauce, sour cream
Lettuce, pico de gallo, chopped cilantro, onion, diced radish, etc

Instructions

Heat pan over medium-high heat and toast both sides of the tortilla. Set aside.
Keep pan on medium-high heat. Lay enough shredded cheese to fit your tortilla. Or lay one slice of cheese on hot pan.
Lay tortilla on top of the cheese and gently press tortilla down onto cheese.
Cook the cheese until it starts to get golden and crispy, about 30 seconds. Gently flip the tortilla and cook the other side of the tortilla for about 30 seconds.
Fold the tortilla to create a taco shell and remove from heat. Allow the crispy cheese tortilla to cool a bit before handling. But don’t wait too long because the cheese can start to get soggy.
Fill your crispy cheese taco shells with your favorite fillings and toppings. Enjoy!

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Sandwiches, Snack

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Nutrition