Description
These Cheesy Potato Burritos offer comforting warmth and delicious flavors, perfect for dinner or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Tater Tots
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese
- 4 large Flour Tortillas
- 1/2 cup Chipotle Sauce
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1 cup Fresh Tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Green Onions
- 1/4 cup Cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Begin by following the tater tots package instructions, cooking them on a baking sheet at 450°F until golden brown and crispy, which usually takes about 20 minutes.
- Prepare Beef: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, seasoning it with salt and pepper. Cook for about 7-10 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks. Be sure to drain any excess fat afterward.
- Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the browned meat with the slightly crushed tater tots. Gently fold in both cheeses, ensuring they’re evenly distributed for a gooey texture.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat the flour tortillas in a microwave or skillet for about 10-15 seconds each, just until pliable enough to roll without tearing.
- Assemble Burritos: Spoon a generous amount of filling onto each tortilla. Drizzle with chipotle sauce and add a dollop of sour cream before rolling tightly from one end to the other.
- Bake: Place the burritos seam-side down in a prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with extra cheese on top, and bake in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish & Serve: Once out of the oven, top your burritos with fresh tomatoes, chopped green onions, and cilantro before serving warm, with any additional sauces on the side.
Notes
- Use homemade potato cubes instead of tater tots if preferred.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with tofu or seasoned beans.
- Any melting cheese works well in place of cheddar and Monterey Jack.
- Use gluten-free tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- Greek yogurt can replace sour cream for a lighter option.
- Feel free to add any preferred herbs or toppings to the fresh tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg