Description
A golden-brown toasted tortilla filled with melted Monterey Jack cheese, topped with homemade pickled red onions and fresh cilantro for a balance of rich and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Combine sliced red onion, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt in a glass jar. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt a small amount of butter.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and cover the surface with a layer of Monterey Jack cheese.
- Fold the tortilla in half and press down with a spatula.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from heat, let rest for one minute, and slice into wedges.
- Top each wedge with pickled red onions and chopped fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired