Description
Golden layered tortillas baked with cheddar and mozzarella until perfectly melted and lightly crisped at the edges, creating a comforting, sliceable dish that is cheesy, warm, and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large flour tortillas, about 8 inches each
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cheddar, shredded mozzarella, salt, and black pepper until evenly mixed.
- Brush the bottom of the baking dish lightly with melted butter.
- Place one tortilla in the dish and brush lightly with butter.
- Sprinkle an even layer of the cheese mixture over the tortilla.
- Repeat layering tortillas, butter, and cheese until all ingredients are used, finishing with cheese on top.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the top is golden and the cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Cut into 6 slices and serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melt and texture.
- Allow the dish to rest before cutting to maintain clean layers.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven to restore crisp edges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg