Easy Classic Cheese Crisp
Crispy, golden, and oozing with melty cheddar, this Easy Classic Cheese Crisp is the ultimate quick snack or appetizer for cheese lovers. Featuring just a handful of ingredients—like a flour tortilla, shredded cheddar cheese, and a touch of butter—this recipe is delightfully simple yet irresistibly satisfying. Perfectly baked in under 10 minutes, the cheese crisp comes out of the oven with a gorgeous crunch and gooey center, making it an ideal base for creative toppings like green chilies, salsa, or sour cream. Whether you’re looking for a speedy solo treat or an easy crowd-pleaser, this versatile cheese crisp is destined to become a go-to favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece Flour tortilla
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- optional Optional toppings (e.g., chopped green chilies, salsa, or sour cream)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the flour tortilla on a clean baking sheet.
Spread the unsalted butter evenly on one side of the tortilla using a butter knife or spatula.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the buttered side of the tortilla, making sure to cover it completely.
Lightly sprinkle salt over the top of the cheese for added flavor.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 7-8 minutes, or until the edges of the tortilla are golden brown and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cheese crisp to cool slightly for 1-2 minutes.
Slice the cheese crisp into wedges using a pizza cutter or sharp knife. Add any optional toppings if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your Easy Classic Cheese Crisp!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
678 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.7 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.0 g | 165% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 157 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 1689 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g | ||
| Protein | 31.8 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 874 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 140 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
