Description
Delicious burritos filled with creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes, a perfect comfort food that’s versatile for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Fresh cilantro or chives, chopped
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Optional veggies: bell peppers, onions, or black beans
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Boil diced potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return to pot to dry.
- Make the Filling: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add potatoes, cheeses, and spices; mash together until creamy.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat tortillas in the microwave for 20 seconds or in a dry skillet until pliable.
- Assemble the Burritos: Spoon potato filling onto a tortilla, sprinkle with herbs, fold and roll tightly.
- Cook the Burritos: In a skillet over medium heat, cook burritos seam-side down until golden and crispy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Cut in half and serve with salsa or guacamole.
Notes
For a vegan option, replace cheese with dairy-free cheese and use olive oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: burritos, cheesy, potato, comfort food, vegetarian