Description
Deliciously comforting burritos filled with creamy mashed potatoes, cheese, and spices, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized Russet potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Oil for frying
- Optional toppings (sour cream, salsa, guacamole)
Instructions
- Boil the Potatoes: Start by peeling and dicing your Russet potatoes into cubes, about 1-inch thick. Place them in a large pot, cover with cold water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer for about 15–20 minutes or until fork-tender.
- Saute the Onion and Garlic: While the potatoes boil, heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until it becomes translucent (about 5 minutes). Then, add the minced garlic and cumin, letting everything cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Mash the Potatoes: Once the potatoes are soft, drain them and return them to the pot. Using a potato masher, mash them up until smooth. Stir in the sautéed onion, garlic, and half of your cheese, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Wrap the Burritos: Lay out a tortilla on a clean surface and spoon a generous amount of the potato mixture into the center. Fold the sides over the filling and then roll it up tightly. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Fry the Burritos: Heat more oil in the skillet over medium heat. Once hot, place the burritos seam-side down in the pan. Cook for about 3–4 minutes on each side or until crispy and golden brown.
- Melt the Cheese: After flipping the burritos, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and cover the skillet with a lid. This will allow the cheese to melt beautifully while the burritos crisp up.
- Serve Warm: Once golden and crunchy, remove them from the skillet and let them rest for a minute. Serve them up with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with the filling ingredients or toppings to create your own variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: burritos, cheesy potatoes, comfort food, vegetarian burritos, Mexican cuisine