Cheese Tacos
Crispy tortillas filled with melted cheese, topped with fresh tomato, onion, and salsa. A quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (like cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1 large, diced tomato
- 1 small, finely chopped onion
- 1 cup salsa
- 8 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place 1 tortilla in the pan and sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese over half of it.
- 2
Fold the tortilla over the cheese and press gently. Cook until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining tortillas and cheese.
- 3
In a small bowl, combine the diced tomato and chopped onion. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper if you like.
- 4
Top each taco with a spoonful of the tomato-onion mixture and a drizzle of salsa.
- 5
Garnish each taco with a fresh basil leaf and serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- spatula
- cutting board
- knife
- small bowl
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