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Cheesy Potato Burritos

Soft flour tortillas filled with fluffy seasoned potatoes and gooey melted cheese. These cheesy potato burritos are comforting, affordable, and perfect for an easy meatless meal.
Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course, LunchCuisine: American / Tex-Mex InspiredKeyword: cheesy potato burritosServings: 4 burritos

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Potato Filling
  • 2 large russet or Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • Cheese
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • Wrap
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • Optional Add-Ins
  • Green onions sliced
  • Sour cream
  • Hot sauce or salsa

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until fork-tender, about 12–15 minutes. Drain well.
  2. Mash potatoes while hot. Stir in butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until smooth.
  3. Mix in 1 cup of shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
  4. Warm tortillas briefly to make them pliable.
  5. Spoon potato mixture into the center of each tortilla. Top with remaining cheese.
  6. Fold in the sides and roll tightly into burritos.
  7. Optional: Toast burritos seam-side down in a skillet over medium heat until golden and lightly crisp on both sides.
  8. Serve warm with desired toppings.