These Cheesy Potato Burritos are a perfect comfort food that combines crispy tater tots, savory beef, and melted cheese, all wrapped in a soft tortilla. It’s the kind of dish that will satisfy your hunger and warm your soul with every bite. Whether you’re craving a hearty lunch, dinner, or a fun meal for the whole family, this recipe checks all the boxes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Easy to Make: With simple ingredients and quick steps, you can whip up this comforting meal in just 35 minutes.
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Loaded with Flavor: Crispy tater tots, seasoned ground beef, and melty cheese combine for a deliciously indulgent experience.
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Customizable: Feel free to swap ingredients based on dietary preferences or what you have on hand. Ground turkey, plant-based proteins, or different cheese blends can all work great.
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Perfect for Leftovers: The burritos can easily be stored and enjoyed the next day—if there’s any left, that is!
Ingredients
For the Filling:
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1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey/plant-based alternative)
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2 cups frozen tater tots
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1/4 cup Taco Bell chipotle sauce (adjust to taste)
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Salt and pepper to taste
For Assembling:
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6 large flour tortilla wraps
Optional Toppings:
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Diced tomatoes
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Chopped green onions
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Cilantro
(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)
Directions
Step 1: Prepare the Tater Tots
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Preheat the oven and cook the tater tots according to the package instructions until golden and crispy. Once cooked, set them aside and slightly crush them.
Step 2: Cook the Ground Beef
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In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef (or alternative). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Once fully cooked, drain any excess grease and set aside.
Step 3: Make the Filling
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, crispy tater tots (slightly crushed), shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded monterey jack cheese. Mix everything until well combined.
Step 4: Warm the Tortillas
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Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for about 10-15 seconds to make them pliable and easy to roll.
Step 5: Assemble the Burritos
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Spoon a generous portion of the filling onto the center of each tortilla.
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Drizzle with a spoonful of Taco Bell chipotle sauce and add a dollop of sour cream.
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Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then fold the bottom up and roll tightly to form a burrito.
Step 6: Bake the Burritos
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Place the assembled burritos in a baking dish and sprinkle with additional shredded cheese on top.
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Bake in the oven for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 7: Serve and Garnish
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Remove the burritos from the oven. Garnish with diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, and cilantro if desired. Serve hot with extra sour cream and chipotle sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes:
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Warming the tortillas helps prevent them from cracking when assembling the burritos.
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You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or a plant-based alternative to suit different dietary preferences.
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Leftovers: These burritos can be stored in the fridge and reheated for a quick and easy meal the next day.
Tools You’ll Need
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Skillet for cooking the beef
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Mixing bowl for combining the filling
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Oven for baking the burritos
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Baking dish for the burritos
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Microwave (optional) for warming tortillas
Conclusion
These Cheesy Potato Burritos are an easy, satisfying meal that combines the best of comfort food with a fun twist. Whether you’re feeding the family or hosting a game-day gathering, these burritos are sure to please everyone with their cheesy, crispy, and flavorful filling. Enjoy them as a quick dinner, snack, or meal prep for the week ahead!
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Cheesy Potato Burritos: The Ultimate Comfort Meal
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings (6 burritos)
Description
These Cheesy Potato Burritos are the ultimate comfort meal, featuring crispy tater tots, flavorful beef, and gooey cheese all wrapped up in a warm tortilla. Perfect for a quick dinner or a satisfying snack, these burritos are sure to be a hit with the whole family!
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (or substitute with ground turkey or plant-based alternative)
2 cups frozen tater tots
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup Taco Bell chipotle sauce (adjust to taste)
6 large flour tortilla wraps
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Optional toppings:
Diced tomatoes
Chopped green onions
Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven and cook the tater tots according to the package instructions until they are golden and crispy.
Cook the Beef:
In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Once fully cooked, drain any excess grease.
Prepare the Filling:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, crispy tater tots (slightly crushed), shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Mix everything until well combined.
Warm the Tortillas:
Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for about 10-15 seconds to make them pliable.
Assemble the Burritos:
Spoon a generous portion of the filling onto the center of each tortilla. Drizzle a spoonful of Taco Bell chipotle sauce over the filling, and add a dollop of sour cream.
Roll the Burritos:
Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then fold the bottom up and roll tightly to form a burrito.
Bake the Burritos:
Place the burritos in a baking dish and sprinkle additional shredded cheese on top. Bake in the oven for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve and Garnish:
Remove the burritos from the oven and garnish with diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, and cilantro, if desired. Serve hot with extra sour cream and chipotle sauce on the side.
Notes
Warming the tortillas helps prevent them from cracking when assembling the burritos.
You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or a plant-based alternative for a different flavor or dietary preference.
Tools You’ll Need:
Skillet
Mixing bowl
Oven
Baking dish
Microwave (optional)
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Comfort Meal, Snack
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
