INGREDIENTS
- 1 large flour tortilla
- ½–¾ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, or a blend)
- 1 tablespoon butter (or oil)
Optional add-ins (use what you like):
- Cooked chicken (rotisserie works great)
- Black beans or refried beans
- Avocado slices or guacamole
- Salsa
- Jalapenos
- Cooked Vegetables
DIRECTIONS
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Melt ½ tablespoon butter in the pan.
- Lay the tortilla flat in the skillet.
- Sprinkle cheese over half of the tortilla. Add any extras if using.
- Fold the tortilla in half and press gently with a spatula.
- Cook 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and the cheese is fully melted.
CF-Friendly Boosts
- Use extra cheese (no such thing as too much here)
- Spread a thin layer of cream cheese or refried beans inside before adding shredded cheese
- Serve with sour cream or guac on the side
Follow the recipe step by step!
Fuel & Flavor - COMFORT FOOD
Craving for high-calorie comfort food is rooted in human evolution!
When food was scarce, storing energy and fat during stressful times was an adaptive, often life-saving thing that our bodies would do for us. Because of this, our brains actually reward us for eating food.
Carbohydrates provide extra rewards by increasing brain levels of serotonin.
Serotonin is a brain chemical that helps boost mood. This is why many people reach for carbohydrate rich or sugary foods when they feel down.
Comfort food fuel our bodies and our minds.
Many people have negative feelings toward comfort foods. It doesn’t need to be this way. Check out our wellness blog for tips to modify your favorite comfort foods as well as when not to!