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A cheese-toasted burrito sliced in half, revealing a melted cheese filling with beans, vegetables, and rice, placed on a wooden board with scattered toppings.

Craving a Cheese-Toasted Burrito? Here’s How to Get One

This cheese-toasted burrito is the ultimate comfort food! With a crispy, golden cheese crust on the outside and a flavorful, gooey filling inside, it’s the perfect combination of crunch and melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Packed with seasoned beef, rice, beans, and fresh veggies, this burrito is easy to make and bursting with flavor. Whether you want a quick dinner, a satisfying lunch, or a fun meal to impress your friends, this recipe will hit the spot. Follow this step-by-step guide to create your own restaurant-style cheese-toasted burrito at home! 🌮🧀

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 burritos 1x

Ingredients

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For the Burrito:

  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend) 🧀
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 pound seasoned ground beef (or shredded chicken)
  • ½ cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup salsa or hot sauce
  • ½ cup guacamole (optional) 🥑
  • ½ cup chopped bell peppers (optional for extra crunch)
  • 1 tablespoon butter or cooking oil

For the Toasted Cheese Layer:

  • ½ cup shredded cheese per burrito (cheddar or Monterey Jack works best)

Optional Garnishes:

  • Sour cream
  • Pico de gallo or salsa
  • Chopped cilantro 🌿
  • Lime wedges 🍋

Instructions

Prepare the Burrito Filling:

  1. In a large skillet, cook the seasoned ground beef over medium heat until fully browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Warm the rice and black beans in the microwave or stovetop.
  3. Chop any additional vegetables (bell peppers, onions, etc.).

Assemble the Burrito:

  1. Lay a large flour tortilla flat on a clean surface.
  2. Spread a layer of sour cream, followed by rice, beans, ground beef, salsa, and guacamole.
  3. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the fillings.
  4. Fold in the sides, then roll the tortilla tightly into a burrito.

Toast the Cheese on the Outside:

  1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sprinkle ½ cup of shredded cheese directly onto the hot pan, forming an even layer.
  3. Immediately place the rolled burrito, seam-side down, on top of the cheese.
  4. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese melts and crisps up into a golden, crunchy layer.
  5. Carefully lift the burrito with a spatula, ensuring the cheese sticks to the tortilla.

Serve & Enjoy!

  1. Transfer the cheese-toasted burrito to a plate and let it sit for 1 minute to allow the cheese to set.
  2. Slice the burrito in half and serve with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

Notes

  • Want extra crunch? Let the cheese toast an extra 30 seconds before flipping.
  • Customize it! Try different fillings like shredded chicken, steak, or grilled veggies.
  • No beans? Swap them for grilled mushrooms or extra cheese!
  • Spice it up! Add jalapeños, chipotle mayo, or hot sauce inside the burrito for an extra kick.
  • Make it vegetarian: Skip the meat and use seasoned tofu or grilled veggies instead.
  • Author: EMY
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burrito
  • Calories: ~650 kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg