Tortilla Melts Recipes

TORTILLA MELTS

Steps:

• Shallow-fry corn tortillas in vegetable oil in a skillet until puffy, 45 seconds per side; transfer to a baking sheet. Top with shredded monterey jack and thinly sliced red onion. Bake at 350 degrees F until the cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Top with sliced pickled jalapenos and cilantro.

CHEESE & CHILLI MELTS

Steps:

• Put the cheese, tomatoes, chilli and coriander leaves into a bowl with some seasoning, then mix well.
• Warm tortillas in the microwave according to pack instructions - this makes them more bendable. Divide the cheese mix over one half of each tortilla. Fold over the other half to make 8 half-moons, then press down to seal.
• Brush the tops with a little oil, then sit, oil-side down, on a hot area of the barbecue. Cook for a couple of mins until crisp and golden, brush the uncooked side with oil, then flip over for another few mins. Slice into wedges, then pile onto a platter while you cook the rest.

CHEESY TUNA TORTILLA MELTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
• Arrange tortillas on a flat surface.
• FILLING:.
• Combine ingredients for filling in a bowl. Place 1/2 cup filling in the center of each tortilla. Fold top and bottom of tortilla over filling, Roll up tortilla from open end and place in prepared dish, seam side down.
• SAUCE:.
• Heat oil in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onion and garlic and gently cook for 2-3 minutes until tender., Add next 4 ingredients. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring often. Add evaporated milk, bring to a boil, lower heat and cook until thickened, 3-5 minutes. Pour over tortillas,. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven 20-25 minutes, until bubbling. Remove and sprinkle with cilantro and green onions. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.
• TIPS: Use part Skim Mozzarella cheese as a healthier option,.
• Sauce can be made a day ahead and refrigerated until ready to use.
• Serve with store bought guacomole and your favorite veggies!

TORTILLA VEGGIE MELTS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in skillet over medium/high heat.
• Add carrot, onion, tomato, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce and salt-n-pepper to taste. Cook until onion is almost translucent, then add lettuce.
• Steam warm tortillas in the microwave, or just have at room temperature.
• Keep stirring, and when vegetables are tender, divide into two equal portions, and place shredded cheese over each portion.
• Get warm plate ready with tortillas.
• When cheese is melted over veggies, use spatula and lift each half portion in middle of tortilla.
• Fold sandwich as you wish and enjoy!

PORTOBELLO MELTS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Place mushrooms in a shallow bowl. Mix oil, vinegar, salt and dried basil; brush onto both sides of mushrooms. Let stand 5 minutes. Reserve remaining marinade., Place mushrooms on a greased rack of a broiler pan, stem side down. Broil mushrooms 4 in. from heat until tender, 3-4 minutes per side. Top stem sides with tomato and cheese. Broil until cheese is melted, about 1 minute., Place bread on a baking sheet; brush with reserved marinade. Broil 4 in. from heat until lightly toasted, 45-60 seconds. Top with mushrooms. Sprinkle with chopped basil.