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Easy Grilled Cheese Burrito

Easy Grilled Cheese Burrito: Comfort Food Made Quick and Fun

Enjoy a quick and fun twist on a Taco Bell classic with the Easy Grilled Cheese Burrito, packed with cheesy goodness!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 burritos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or substitute with beans for vegetarian option
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning consider homemade for fresher flavor
  • 1 cup Cooked White Rice or substitute with brown rice or quinoa
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream can use Greek yogurt as a substitute
  • 1 cup Nacho Cheese Sauce homemade cheese sauce works as well
  • 1 tablespoon Chipotle Sauce adjust to taste
Cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese vegan cheese is an option for dairy-free
Tortilla
  • 4 large Flour Tortillas whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas are alternatives
Grilling
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or use olive oil for a lighter option

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 8–10 minutes until fully cooked and no longer pink. Drain any excess grease, then sprinkle in taco seasoning and add ¼ cup of water. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened and aromatic.
  2. Warm the large flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium-low heat or microwave them for about 20 seconds to ensure they are pliable for rolling.
  3. Lay a warm tortilla flat on a clean surface. Add a scoop of the seasoned beef mixture, followed by cooked white rice, nacho cheese sauce, a drizzle of chipotle sauce, a dollop of sour cream, and a blend of shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
  4. Heat a clean skillet over medium heat and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese onto the skillet's surface. Place the assembled burrito seam-side down on top of the melting cheese. Grill for about 3–4 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy, then flip and grill the other side for another 3–4 minutes.
  5. Remove the Easy Grilled Cheese Burrito from the skillet and let it rest for a minute. Slice it in half diagonally and serve hot with additional chipotle sauce or salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burritoCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 25gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

You can add extra ingredients like black beans, jalapeños, or grilled chicken for a personalized twist. Warm tortillas before rolling to enhance flexibility.

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