Cheese Tacos Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings4
Main IngredientCheese
Ingredients
| 1/4 cup lard or shortening | ||
| 6 Tortillas (homemade or packaged) | ||
| 6 slices American, Cheddar, or Monterey Jack cheese, coarsely cut up | ||
| Yellow onion | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), minced (Filling:) | |
| Chili powder | 1 Teaspoon (Filling:) | |
Directions
Heat lard in a large, heavy skillet over moderate heat and dip in each tortilla 1 or 2 seconds just to soften; spread flat on a baking sheet.
Top with cheese and onion and sprinkle with chili powder.
Fold in half and fasten with toothpicks.
Fry in lard over moderately high heat about 1 minute per side until dappled with brown; drain on paper toweling, and serve or, if you prefer, instead of frying, bake uncovered 15 minutes at 400° F.
until brown and crisp.
Top with cheese and onion and sprinkle with chili powder.
Fold in half and fasten with toothpicks.
Fry in lard over moderately high heat about 1 minute per side until dappled with brown; drain on paper toweling, and serve or, if you prefer, instead of frying, bake uncovered 15 minutes at 400° F.
until brown and crisp.
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