Description
Heavenly Cheesy Potato Burritos combine crispy baked tater tots, savory browned ground beef, and a blend of melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Enhanced with smoky chipotle sauce and creamy sour cream, these comfort food burritos are perfect for satisfying hearty cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups tater tots (frozen)
- 1 cup ground beef (or turkey, browned)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
- 1/4 cup chipotle sauce (smoky variety)
- 6 flour tortillas (warmed)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for topping)
Optional Garnishes
- Diced tomatoes
- Chopped green onions
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to the temperature recommended on the tater tots package and allow it to preheat while you prepare the filling.
- Cook Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey for 5-7 minutes until browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drain Excess Grease: Carefully remove any excess grease from the cooked meat to prevent burritos from becoming too oily.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the browned meat with 2 cups of baked and slightly crushed tater tots.
- Add Cheeses: Gently fold in 1 cup shredded cheddar and 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese into the meat and tater tot mixture.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat the flour tortillas in a dry pan or microwave until soft and pliable for easy rolling.
- Assemble Burritos: Place a generous scoop of the filling in the center of each tortilla, drizzle with chipotle sauce, and top with a dollop of sour cream.
- Roll Burritos: Fold in the sides of the tortilla then roll tightly from the bottom to enclose the filling completely.
- Prepare for Baking: Arrange the burritos seam-side down in a baking dish and sprinkle with additional cheese on top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned on top.
- Serve: Serve the burritos hot with optional garnishes such as diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, and fresh cilantro.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef for a leaner option.
- Chipotle sauce adds smoky heat but can be adjusted to your spice preference.
- For extra crispiness, lightly toast the tortillas before assembling.
- Leftover burritos can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Additional toppings like avocado or hot sauce can be added based on preference.
