The New Grilled Cheese Recipe

Desperate for a kid-friendly meal? This recipe transforms simple taco shells into a cheesy, gooey, and surprisingly delicious grilled cheese! Perfect for picky eaters (and busy parents!), this fun twist on a classic uses only butter, cheese, and taco shells. Get ready for a quick, easy, and surprisingly delightful meal the whole family will love!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 602 kcal
Protein 35g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for The New Grilled Cheese

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How to Make The New Grilled Cheese

  1. Lightly butter one side of each soft taco shell.
  2. Place 2 buttered taco shells, butter-side down, on a medium-heat skillet.
  3. Sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheese evenly over the bottom shells.
  4. Top with remaining taco shells, butter-side up.
  5. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shells are golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey. Press down gently with a spatula to ensure even cooking and melting.
  6. Remove from skillet and let cool slightly before serving. Cut in half for easy eating.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

48 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

127g

Carbs

12g