Description
Burnt Cheese Tacos are a delightful fusion of crispy, golden cheese and savory fillings that transform traditional taco night into an unforgettable culinary experience. With every bite, you’ll enjoy the satisfying crunch of burnt cheese enveloping flavorful ground beef or chicken, making these tacos perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, these tacos promise to leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (1 cup mozzarella, 1 cup cheddar)
- 1 lb ground beef or chicken
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup fresh salsa
- ¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix the ground meat with cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. Cook in the skillet until browned.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet; add a layer of cheese over half and top with cooked meat.
- Fold the tortilla to cover the filling. Cook until cheese is molten and edges are crispy.
- Carefully flip the taco and cook until both sides are golden brown, about 2 minutes.
- Serve topped with fresh salsa and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg