Tortilla Crisps Recipe – Love With Recipes
Description:
Tortilla crisps are a delicious, crunchy appetizer perfect for any gathering. This easy-to-make dish combines crispy baked tortillas with a delightful blend of Monterey Jack cheese, green chilies, and green onions. They’re flavorful, cheesy, and offer the right amount of spice to please any crowd. This recipe is easy to follow, and with just 45 minutes of prep and cooking time, you’ll have an irresistible snack to share with friends and family.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | 12-inch flour tortillas |
| 1/2 cup | Butter, melted |
| 1/2 cup | Monterey Jack cheese, shredded |
| 1/4 cup | Green chili, chopped |
| 1/2 cup | Green onion, sliced |
| 1/2 tsp | Chili powder |
| As needed | Green pepper, sliced (optional) |
| As needed | Pimiento, sliced (optional) |
| As needed | Ripe olives, sliced (optional) |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 114.7 |
| Fat | 8.5g |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3g |
| Cholesterol | 10.8mg |
| Sodium | 130.5mg |
| Carbohydrates | 7.7g |
| Fiber | 0.5g |
| Sugars | 0.5g |
| Protein | 2.2g |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Tortillas:
- Start by cutting the 12-inch flour tortillas into triangle shapes. You can use a knife or kitchen scissors to cut them into wedges.
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Soak in Butter:
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Place the tortilla triangles in a shallow dish and pour the melted butter over them, making sure each piece is evenly coated. Let them soak for about 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
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Bake the Tortillas:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the butter-soaked tortilla triangles in a single layer on rimmed cookie sheets. Place them in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crisp. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
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Add Cheese and Bake Again:
- Remove the tortillas from the oven and immediately sprinkle them with shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Return the tray to the oven and bake for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Garnish and Season:
- Once the cheese has melted, remove the tortillas from the oven and decorate them with chopped green chilies and sliced green onions. Sprinkle a dash of chili powder over each crisp for an extra kick of spice.
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Optional Toppings:
- For added flavor and visual appeal, you can use scissors or aspic cutters to create fun shapes from cheese slices, green peppers, pimientos, or pepperoni. Arrange these shapes on the tortilla crisps and return them briefly to the oven until the pepperoni is slightly toasted and the cheese is melted.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Remove the tortilla crisps from the oven and arrange them on a serving platter. Optionally, add additional toppings like sliced ripe olives, peppers, or pimientos for extra color and taste. Serve warm and enjoy!
Yield:
This recipe yields approximately 32 appetizers.
These tortilla crisps are perfect for serving at parties, game days, or as an afternoon snack. Their crispy texture and the melted cheese, combined with the slight heat from the green chilies and chili powder, make them a crowd-pleasing dish. You can customize the toppings to your liking, adding more spice or changing up the cheeses to suit your preferences.
