Description
Learn how to make the best Grilled Cheese Burrito at home — a crispy, cheesy delight wrapped around savory fillings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large flour tortillas (10–12 inch)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (or 1 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp neutral oil)
- 1 cup shredded cheese blend (1/2 cup sharp cheddar + 1/2 cup Monterey Jack)
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken (or cooked ground beef)
- 1/4 cup sautéed onion and bell pepper
- 1/4 cup black beans, drained and patted dry
- 2 tbsp sour cream or crema
- 2 tbsp salsa roja (thick)
- 2 tsp chopped cilantro (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lime wedges (to serve)
- Pickled jalapeños or hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare fillings: In a medium pan, heat a teaspoon of oil. Sauté onions and peppers until softened (4–5 minutes). Add cooked protein to warm through. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of smoked paprika. Remove from heat.
- Lay a tortilla flat. Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded cheese in a line down the center. Top with half the protein, 2 tbsp beans, 1 tbsp sour cream, 1 tbsp salsa, and a sprinkle of cilantro.
- Fold the sides over the filling, then roll tightly from the bottom to make a burrito. Repeat with the second tortilla.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp butter + 1 tsp oil. Once shimmering, place burrito seam-side down. Cook 2–3 minutes until golden, then flip and cook another 2–3 minutes.
- Add remaining butter around the tortilla edge and press lightly with a spatula or kitchen towel-wrapped weight for better contact.
- For extra-crispy edges, baste the exposed tortilla with melted butter using a spoon and slightly increase heat for the final 30–45 seconds.
- Rest for 1 minute, slice in half, and serve with lime wedges, extra salsa, or pickled jalapeños.
Notes
For a panini-like finish, brush the outside with egg wash before searing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: grilled cheese, burrito, comfort food, quick meal, cheesy recipes