Cheese Burrito
A warm flour tortilla filled with gooey cheese sauce, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, and crunchy corn chips. This easy weeknight burrito comes together in about 30 minutes and is perfect for a quick, satisfying dinner.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 large tomato
- 2 cups corn chips
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the 2 tbsp butter. Whisk in the 2 tbsp flour and cook for 1 minute until bubbly.
- 2
Gradually whisk in the 0.5 cup milk and continue stirring until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes. It should coat the back of a spoon.
- 3
Reduce heat to low and add the 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until melted and smooth, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
- 4
Warm the 4 large flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side, until soft and pliable.
- 5
Divide the cheese sauce among the tortillas, spreading it down the center. Top each with 0.5 cup shredded lettuce, a few tomato slices, and 0.5 cup corn chips.
- 6
Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll tightly to enclose the filling. Serve immediately while warm.
- 7
Optional: add a spoonful of salsa or sour cream on top if you have them.
Tools you’ll need
- medium saucepan
- whisk
- skillet
- knife
- cutting board
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