Cheesy Chorizo Tortilla Spiral
JP CookingCheesy Chorizo Tortilla Spiral
Ingredients
For the Chorizo Filling
- 1/2 pound fresh chorizo, casing removed
- 1/4 cup onion, finely diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Tortilla Spirals
- 4 flour tortillas, large (10-inch)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for cooking
Instructions
- 1
First, let's get that amazing chorizo filling ready! In a large skillet over medium heat, add the fresh chorizo with its casing removed. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess fat, leaving just a little for flavor.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
Add the finely diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the chorizo. Sauté until the onion is softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the smoked paprika and black pepper, cooking for another minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Now for the magic! Lay one large flour tortilla flat on your work surface. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges. Spoon about 1/4 of the cooked chorizo mixture over the cheese.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Tightly roll the tortilla from one end to the other, creating a log. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and filling. You should have 4 chorizo-filled tortilla logs.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, turning carefully, until golden brown and slightly crispy all over. We want that jugoso por dentro y crujiente por fuera!
⏱️ 8 min
- 6
Once all sides are golden, sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and the shredded cheddar cheese generously over the tortillas in the skillet. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly. This is your 'lluvia de queso' moment!
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Carefully remove the cheesy tortillas from the skillet. Slice each tortilla log into 1-inch thick spirals. Arrange them on a serving platter, garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, and serve immediately. ¡Otro nivel! These quick bites are super fácil y rápido, perfect for sharing!
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
JP CookingCheesy Chorizo Tortilla Spiral
For the Chorizo Filling
- 1/2 pound fresh chorizo, casing removed
- 1/4 cup onion, finely diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Tortilla Spirals
- 4 flour tortillas, large (10-inch)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for cooking
Instructions
- 1
First, let's get that amazing chorizo filling ready! In a large skillet over medium heat, add the fresh chorizo with its casing removed. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess fat, leaving just a little for flavor.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
Add the finely diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the chorizo. Sauté until the onion is softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the smoked paprika and black pepper, cooking for another minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Now for the magic! Lay one large flour tortilla flat on your work surface. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges. Spoon about 1/4 of the cooked chorizo mixture over the cheese.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Tightly roll the tortilla from one end to the other, creating a log. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and filling. You should have 4 chorizo-filled tortilla logs.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, turning carefully, until golden brown and slightly crispy all over. We want that jugoso por dentro y crujiente por fuera!
⏱️ 8 min - 6
Once all sides are golden, sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and the shredded cheddar cheese generously over the tortillas in the skillet. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly. This is your 'lluvia de queso' moment!
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Carefully remove the cheesy tortillas from the skillet. Slice each tortilla log into 1-inch thick spirals. Arrange them on a serving platter, garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, and serve immediately. ¡Otro nivel! These quick bites are super fácil y rápido, perfect for sharing!
⏱️ 2 min