5.0 from 102 votes
Cheese Crisp
A cheese crisp is a crunchy open-face quesadilla that is an Arizona favorite!! They are quick, easy, and perfectly dippable.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 554 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Snacks
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 large burrito-sized tortillas, (at east 13inch diameter)
- ¼ cup butter
- 1½ cups shredded Colby jack cheese
- 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.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or in a Ziploc freezer bag for 1-2 months.
- s in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or in a Ziploc freezer bag for 1-2 months.
- Reheat. Place the cheese crisp on a cooling rack and then place the cooling rack onto a baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake them until warm and crisp. You can also use the microwave, but it takes away the crispiness of the dish.
- Reheat. Place the cheese crisp on a cooling rack and then place the cooling rack onto a baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake them until warm and crisp. You can also use the microwave, but it takes away the crispiness of the dish.
Nutrition Information
Calories
554kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
52g
(80%)
Saturated Fat
31g
(155%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
146mg
(49%)
Sodium
740mg
(31%)
Potassium
128mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1593IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
615mg
(62%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 554
% 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.