Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup refried beans, canned
- 1 jalapeno, sliced thin (optional)
- 4 medium flour tortillas
- Cooking spray, for griddle
Toppings
- Tomatoes, diced
- Cilantro, diced
- White onion, diced
- Shredded lettuce
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the Griddle: Preheat your griddle or nonstick skillet over medium low heat. Ensure the surface is very clean if using a griddle. Lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Melt Cheese with Jalapenos: Place about 1/2 cup of grated cheddar cheese in a thin circular layer on the griddle for each taco. Add thinly sliced jalapenos on top if using. Let the cheese melt and bubble until it starts to crisp at the edges.
- Prepare Tortillas with Beans: While the cheese melts, spread about 1/4 cup of refried beans in a thin layer evenly over each flour tortilla.
- Assemble and Press Tacos: Place each tortilla bean-side down onto the melted cheese layer on the griddle. Press gently on the tortilla to help the cheese and beans stick together. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the cheese to become very crispy.
- Flip and Crisp Tortillas: Use a sturdy spatula to carefully slide under the cheese and flip the taco over. Cook for another 2 minutes to crisp the tortilla side.
- Serve with Fresh Toppings: Remove the tacos from the griddle and serve immediately topped with diced tomatoes, cilantro, white onion, shredded lettuce, and hot sauce as desired.
Notes
- To keep made tacos warm while cooking the rest, place them in a preheated 250˚F oven.
- Adjust the amount of jalapenos to control the heat level of the tacos.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the flour tortillas with corn tortillas.
- Use a nonstick griddle or skillet to prevent cheese from sticking and tearing the tacos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
