Description
Loaded Cheesy Potato Burritos are a comforting and hearty meal featuring creamy mashed potatoes blended with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and spices, all wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Enhanced with crispy bacon bits and fresh green onions, these burritos are pan-toasted to a golden brown perfection, making them a deliciously satisfying option for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Mixture
- 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Fillings
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
For Wrapping
- 4 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Place the diced potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Mash and Season: Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash well using a potato masher or fork. Stir in the sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until fully combined and creamy.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and warm each flour tortilla for about 30 seconds on each side until soft and pliable to prevent tearing during rolling.
- Assemble Burritos: Spoon an even amount of the cheesy potato mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle the top with bacon bits and chopped green onions to add crunch and flavor.
- Roll Burritos: Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then tightly roll from the bottom edge up toward the top to secure the filling inside. Repeat this process for all tortillas.
- Pan Toast Burritos: Place a skillet over medium heat and lay the burritos seam-side down. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until the tortillas turn golden brown and slightly crisp, ensuring the filling is heated through.
- Serve: Remove the burritos from the skillet and optionally drizzle extra sour cream on top, garnishing with additional green onions if desired for freshness and creaminess.
- Slice and Enjoy: Cut each burrito in half to serve and enjoy with your favorite salsa or hot sauce for an added kick.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon bits or replace them with sautéed mushrooms or smoked tofu.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas to cater to dietary preferences.
- Adding jalapeños or hot sauce inside the burrito can give a spicy twist.
- Make sure the potatoes are well-mashed to avoid lumps and create a smooth filling.
- If desired, you can also bake the assembled burritos at 375°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes for a crispy finish instead of pan-toasting.
