Description
Mouthwatering cheesy potato burritos deliver comfort wrapped in warm tortillas, blending crisp potatoes and melted cheese into a satisfying Mexican-inspired meal. Hearty ingredients and simple preparation make this dish perfect for quick dinners that will delight you at first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8 large flour tortillas
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
Seasonings and Garnishes:
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Jalapenos
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare potatoes by dicing and submerging in salted water. Boil for 10-12 minutes until fork-tender, then drain completely and return to the pot.
- Transform potatoes into a creamy base by incorporating butter, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mash thoroughly until smooth and uniform in texture.
- Fold chopped green onions and half the shredded cheese into the potato mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Gently warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave to enhance flexibility and prevent cracking during rolling.
- Construct burritos by centering a generous scoop of potato mixture onto each tortilla. Sprinkle remaining cheese across the filling.
- Carefully fold tortilla edges inward, then roll tightly to encase the cheesy potato filling completely.
- Heat a large skillet to medium temperature. Place burritos seam-side down, toasting for 2-3 minutes until golden and crisp. Flip and repeat on opposite side.
- Plate the burritos and embellish with optional garnishes like fresh salsa, creamy guacamole, sliced jalapeños, and fragrant cilantro. Serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Boil potatoes gently to maintain their texture and prevent falling apart, checking tenderness with a fork.
- Use room temperature butter and sour cream for smoother, creamier mashed potato filling with no lumps.
- Choose waxy potato varieties like Yukon Gold for better consistency and richer flavor in burritos.
- Customize dietary needs by substituting dairy with vegan alternatives like plant-based cheese and cashew cream for lactose-free or vegan versions.
- Prep Time: 10-12 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg