Here’s a super easy, cheesy, comforting Cheesy Potato Burrito recipe — perfect for quick dinners, meal prep, or late-night cravings!
🌯 Cheesy Potato Burritos
⭐ Ingredients (Makes 4–6 burritos)
- 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled & diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
- ½ cup sour cream (or cream cheese for extra richness)
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp oil
- 4–6 large flour tortillas
- Optional extras:
- Cooked bacon bits
- Green onions
- Jalapeños
- Hot sauce
- Refried beans
- Salsa
🔥 Instructions
1. Cook the potatoes
- Boil diced potatoes in salted water until fork tender (about 10–12 minutes).
- Drain and return to the pot.
2. Mash them
- Add butter, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and sour cream.
- Mash until creamy but still a little textured.
- Stir in 1 cup shredded cheese.
3. Cook the onions
- In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil, sauté onions until golden and soft.
- Mix into the cheesy mashed potatoes.
4. Assemble the burritos
- Warm tortillas.
- Add a generous scoop of cheesy potato filling.
- Add any extras (bacon, jalapeño, beans, etc.).
- Roll tightly.
5. Toast
- Place burritos seam-side down in a dry skillet.
- Toast until golden and crispy on both sides.
🌯 Optional “Loaded” Add-In Ideas
- Cheesy Bacon Burritos: add bacon + green onion
- Spicy Potato Burritos: add jalapeños + hot sauce
- Breakfast Burritos: add scrambled eggs
- Fiesta Style: add refried beans + salsa + corn
