Sweet Pepper & Onion Queso Wraps
JP CookingSweet Pepper & Onion Queso Wraps
Ingredients
For the Queso Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For Assembly and Cooking
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 4 ounces sliced pepperoni
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted, for brushing
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
First, let's make that incredible queso filling! Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Add the finely diced yellow onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until they are softened and slightly caramelized. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 8 min
- 2
Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the softened cream cheese and milk until smooth and combined. This is where the magic starts to happen! Gradually add the shredded Monterey Jack cheese and shredded cheddar cheese, stirring constantly until all the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy. This is your base, ¡otro nivel!
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Season the queso with smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all those amazing flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Keep the queso warm over very low heat while you prepare the wraps.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Now for the assembly! Lay out one large flour tortilla on a clean surface. Spread about 1/4 cup of the warm queso filling evenly over the entire tortilla, leaving a small border. Arrange a generous layer of pepperoni slices over the queso, then sprinkle about 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese on top. This is going to be a flavor explosion!
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Carefully roll up the tortilla tightly, tucking in the sides as you go, to create a secure wrap. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Brush the outside of each rolled wrap with melted butter. Place the wraps seam-side down in the hot skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy, and the cheese inside is perfectly melted and gooey. You want that beautiful crunch!
⏱️ 8 min
- 7
Once cooked, remove the wraps from the skillet and let them rest for a minute. Slice each wrap in half diagonally to reveal that incredible cheesy, pepperoni-filled interior. Serve immediately with sour cream, salsa, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro if desired. ¡Super fácil y rápido, y el resultado es otro nivel! Get ready for the ultimate cheese pull!
⏱️ 7 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
JP CookingSweet Pepper & Onion Queso Wraps
For the Queso Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For Assembly and Cooking
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 4 ounces sliced pepperoni
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted, for brushing
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
First, let's make that incredible queso filling! Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Add the finely diced yellow onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until they are softened and slightly caramelized. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 8 min - 2
Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the softened cream cheese and milk until smooth and combined. This is where the magic starts to happen! Gradually add the shredded Monterey Jack cheese and shredded cheddar cheese, stirring constantly until all the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy. This is your base, ¡otro nivel!
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Season the queso with smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all those amazing flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Keep the queso warm over very low heat while you prepare the wraps.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Now for the assembly! Lay out one large flour tortilla on a clean surface. Spread about 1/4 cup of the warm queso filling evenly over the entire tortilla, leaving a small border. Arrange a generous layer of pepperoni slices over the queso, then sprinkle about 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese on top. This is going to be a flavor explosion!
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Carefully roll up the tortilla tightly, tucking in the sides as you go, to create a secure wrap. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Brush the outside of each rolled wrap with melted butter. Place the wraps seam-side down in the hot skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy, and the cheese inside is perfectly melted and gooey. You want that beautiful crunch!
⏱️ 8 min - 7
Once cooked, remove the wraps from the skillet and let them rest for a minute. Slice each wrap in half diagonally to reveal that incredible cheesy, pepperoni-filled interior. Serve immediately with sour cream, salsa, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro if desired. ¡Super fácil y rápido, y el resultado es otro nivel! Get ready for the ultimate cheese pull!
⏱️ 7 min