Grilled Cheese Burrito 3 Different Ways
Classic burritos are undeniably great, but the true fans know that it's all about the filling and, of course, the cheese! Keeping that in mind, we decided it was time to cut to the chase and make a new kind of burrito – one that focuses on the best parts. These 3 recipes for grilled cheese burritos are here to take out the fluff and give you what you really want from your burrito. Instead of starting with a tortilla, we're wrapping 3 yummy fillings up in a layer of delicious grilled cheese. That's right, we're making burritos even cheesier because, let's face it, sweet dreams are made of cheese!
1. Steak Grilled Cheese Burrito
Yield: 1
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty Level: Easy
Ingredients:
- 2-3 cups shredded cheese
- 2 tbsp enchilada sauce
- cooked steak strips
- corn
- kidney beans
- red chili pepper slices
Instructions:
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat, sprinkle the cheese around the pan, and let it melt briefly. Spread the enchilada sauce down the center of the cheese circle and top with cooked steak strips, corn, kidney beans, and red chili pepper slices. Sprinkle a bit more shredded cheese down the center and fold the grilled cheese burrito sides in over the filling.
2. Chicken Grilled Cheese Burrito
Yield: 1
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty Level: Easy
Ingredients:
- 2-3 cups shredded cheese
- 2 tbsp garlic aioli
- cooked chicken breast strips
- red & yellow bell pepper strips
- red onion strips
Instructions:
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat, sprinkle the cheese around the pan, and let it melt briefly. Spread the garlic aioli down the center of the cheese circle and top with cooked chicken breast strips, red & yellow bell pepper strips, and red onion strips. Sprinkle a bit more shredded cheese down the center and fold the grilled cheese burrito sides in over the filling.
3. Bacon Grilled Cheese Burrito
Yield: 1
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty Level: Easy
Ingredients:
- 2-3 cups shredded cheese
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- cooked bacon strips
- cooked rice
- chopped avocado
- cilantro
Instructions:
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat, sprinkle the cheese around the pan, and let it melt briefly. Spread the sour cream down the center of the cheese circle and top with cooked bacon strips, cooked rice, chopped avocado, and cilantro. Sprinkle a bit more shredded cheese down the center and fold the grilled cheese burrito sides in over the filling.
If you're someone who's all about the cheese, then these 3 burrito recipes are about to revolutionize how you eat your Tex-Mex. Feel free to modify the fillings to fit your taste, just make sure you prepare yourself for the ultimate burrito eating experience before you dig in!
Get the recipe for the Keto Burrito featured in the bonus video.