Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsJuan's Flaming Fajitas & CantinaAvailable As An Open-faced Cheese Crisp. Muy Rico! Recipe

Available As An Open-faced Cheese Crisp. Muy Rico! Recipe

Time25m
Serves4

Make Available As An Open-faced Cheese Crisp. Muy Rico! Recipe in just 25m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cheese Crisp Base

Optional Garnishes

Method

Preparing the Cheese Crisp Base

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare the Tortillas

    Brush each corn tortilla lightly with olive oil on both sides. Sprinkle a pinch of salt on each tortilla.

  3. 3

    Bake the Tortillas

    Place the tortillas on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until they start to crisp and turn golden.

Adding Cheese and Toppings

  1. 4

    Add Cheese

    Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Evenly distribute the shredded cheese over each tortilla.

  2. 5

    Add Jalapeños and Cilantro

    Top the cheese with sliced jalapeños and chopped cilantro.

  3. 6

    Return to Oven

    Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve Warm

    Remove the cheese crisps from the oven and let them cool for a minute. Serve warm with optional garnishes like sour cream, avocado slices, and lime wedges.

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