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grilled cheese burrito

Grilled Cheese Burrito


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  • Author: Amanda Thompson
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 burritos 1x

Description

Satisfy your cravings with this homemade Grilled Cheese Burrito, inspired by Taco Bell! Packed with seasoned beef, rice, creamy nacho cheese, and chipotle sauce, all wrapped in a tortilla and grilled with extra cheese for a crispy, golden crust. Quick, easy, and irresistible!


Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef

1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade blend)

1 cup cooked white rice

½ cup sour cream

½ cup nacho cheese sauce

¼ cup chipotle sauce

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella

4 large flour tortillas

Butter or oil for grilling


Instructions

1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess grease. Add taco seasoning and ¼ cup water, simmer for 5 minutes.

2. Heat tortillas on a dry skillet or in the microwave for flexibility.

3. Lay a tortilla flat and layer with rice, seasoned beef, nacho cheese, chipotle sauce, and sour cream. Top with shredded cheddar and mozzarella.

4. Heat a clean skillet and sprinkle 2 tablespoon of shredded cheese. Place the burrito seam-side down and cook until cheese melts and forms a crispy crust. Flip and repeat.

Notes

Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Reheating Tips: Reheat gently on the stovetop for crispy cheese or in the microwave for 60–90 seconds.

Customizations: Add black beans, jalapeños, or chicken for extra flavor. Use dairy-free cheese for a vegan version.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Comfort food, Mexican-inspired
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burrito
  • Calories: 450kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg