Low Carb Tortilla with Cheese
- Carbohydrate 0.7232 g
- Cholesterol 59.325 mg
- Fat 18.7241 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Protein 14.0685 g
- Saturated Fat 11.91698 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (56g)
- Sodium 350.865 mg
- Sugar 0.7232 g
- Trans Fat 0.968975000000004 g
- Calories 228 calories
Step-by-step
- Drop a handful of grated cheese on a cookie sheet and spread it out to make the size tortilla you want.
- Bake for 6-8 mins @ 350°.
- Remove from the oven and let it sit on the cookie sheet for a few minutes.
- Transfer it to a paper towel to absorb some of the grease and fill with your low carb taco fillings.
- For low carb doritos/tortilla chips, break or cut your tortilla into wedges and sprinkle with chili powder for a little spice.
Limited pantry inventory requires focusing on single-ingredient versatility. Grated cheddar acts as its own binding agent when subjected to dry heat, melting into a lace-like round before solidifying. Spread the cheese on a parchment-lined cookie sheet to prevent sticking, leaving adequate space between mounds because the fat will render and expand outward during the bake. Monitoring the perimeter is critical. Pull the tray from the 350-degree oven the moment the outer edges turn golden brown while the center remains pale and pliable. Over-baking yields a brittle disc that snaps under pressure rather than folding around fillings.
Achieving Flexibility Through Temperature Control
Extracting the cheese round requires patience during the cooling phase. Leave the warm disc on the cookie sheet for three minutes so the internal proteins stabilize. Transfer the shell to a paper towel to blot excess surface grease before assembly. Pairing this savory wrap with bright, acidic ingredients like pickled jalapeños or lime-dressed cabbage cuts through the dense dairy richness.
Repurposing Over-Baked Batches
Brittle failures need not enter the trash bin. Shatter over-baked discs into jagged triangles and dust them with chili powder to mimic crisp tortilla chips. Store these fragments in an airtight container at room temperature to use as crunchy salad toppers throughout the week.
