Crispy Birria Grilled Cheese Dippers with Savory Consomme Dip
A satisfying fusion of crispy grilled cheese filled with spicy birria beef, served with a rich and savory birria consomme for dipping. Perfect for casual gatherings or indulgent weeknight snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded birria beef (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups birria consomme broth
- 1 small white onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Lime wedges, for serving
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese with garlic powder and ground cumin. Toss lightly to mix evenly.
- Heat shredded birria beef gently in a small skillet or microwave until warm. Drain excess fat if using leftover birria.
- Lay a flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Sprinkle about 1/3 cup of the cheese mixture evenly over half the tortilla, then add about 1/3 cup of warm birria beef on top. Fold the tortilla over to form a half-moon and press lightly to seal.
- Spread softened butter on one side of each folded tortilla (the outside that will crisp up).
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place dippers butter-side down and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Flip carefully and toast the other side for 3-4 minutes until cheese is melted and tortilla is crispy.
- Warm the birria consomme in a saucepan over low heat until hot but not boiling.
- Serve the crispy birria grilled cheese dippers hot with a bowl of warm consomme. Garnish with finely chopped onion and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing.
Notes
Butter only one side of the tortilla to avoid sogginess. Use medium heat and cook slowly for a crispy exterior and melted cheese. Drain excess liquid from birria beef to keep dippers from becoming soggy. Warm consomme gently on stovetop to maintain flavor and temperature. Reheat leftover dippers in a skillet to restore crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 dippers with con
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
Keywords: birria, grilled cheese, consomme, Mexican, crispy, dippers, easy recipe, comfort food, savory dip