Cheese Crisp
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
554 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Snacks
Cheese Crisp
Description
The Cheese Crisp starts by buttering large flour tortillas to ensure even toasting and crispness. After initial baking to lightly toast the tortilla, a layer of shredded Colby Jack cheese and diced green chiles is added. The dish returns to the oven briefly to melt the cheese, forming a gooey, spicy topping on a crisp, golden tortilla base.
Cut into pieces, Cheese Crisps can be served warm as a snack or appetizer. The layering of butter and cheese on the tortilla delivers both richness and texture contrast, while green chiles add a subtle kick.
Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days or can be frozen up to 1-2 months. Reheating is best done in the oven to retain crispiness; microwaving may soften them.
Ingredients
- 2 large flour tortilla at east 13inch diameter, burrito-sized
- ¼ cup butter
- 1½ cups Colby jack cheese shredded
- ¼ cup diced green chiles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F with a rack in the middle.
- Butter the tortilla making sure to cover the entire surface and place it on a large, foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for about 5-10 minutes or until the tortilla is toasted.
- Remove it from the oven and sprinkle with ¾ cup cheese and diced green chiles. Return to oven and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
- Take out, cut up, and enjoy warm. Repeat with additional cheese crisps.
Notes
- Store leftover cheese crisps in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or freeze in a Ziploc bag for 1-2 months.
- Reheat in an oven preheated to 350°F placed on a cooling rack over a baking sheet to keep them crisp.
- Avoid microwaving for reheating as it softens the crisp texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 554 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 554kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 52g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat | 31g | 155% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 146mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 740mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 128mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1593IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 615mg | 62% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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