Luscious Potato Burrito Recipe: A Spanish Sensation

Whenever grabbing a meal for the go, one of the first things that comes to mind is the potato burrito recipe. It is a simple meal packed with multiple nutrients, and full of health benefits. You can make 1 serving within just half an hour. You can make burritos in several different ways. The opportunities are endless.

Starting from chickens, eggs, and veggies to salsa, and cheese, you can add any condiments of your choice to your burrito.  Take it as a breakfast, meal on the do, or dinner, a burrito will satisfy your appetite and increase your love for Mexican food.

To try a basic and authentic Mexican taste, learn a cheesy potato burrito recipe in 30 minutes! Using tortillas, salsa, potatoes, and spices, it can be made in 4 easy steps. Below are all the things you need to know before getting started.

Why is It better than Store Bought Burritos?

Homemade burritos can be prepared easily with the condiments of your choice. It is true that store bought burritos are good for a meal on the go. But you cannot always find the one that matches with your diet plan.

If you make yours at home, you will not only get a burrito following your diet but also add extra condiments that make the burritos more mouth watering. For a basic potato burrito recipe, you can check out the following ingredients, equipment, and directions.

How to Make Cheesy Potato Burrito

With the following recipe details, you can prepare 4 burritos in under 30 minutes.

Equipment

• Saucepan
• Knife
• Cutting Board
• Oven
• Spatula

Ingredients

• 2 Potatoes: You can use bigger potatoes so you have half an inch to dice well.
• 6 tbsp Olive Oil: Olive oil is better for a healthy meal. But you can use other oils too.
• 1 Onion: Take red onions for the perfect aroma.
• 4 Tortilla: You do not need to make the tortillas yourself. Readymade tortillas are available in stores.
• ½ cup Salsa: You can get it from stores, or also make it to your preference at home.
• ¼ cup Ranch Dressing: Any other alternatives to the ranch will also work. You can use other sauces and dressings too.
• 3 ounces Cheddar Cheese: You can also use parmesan, mozzarella, blue cheese, and any other substitutes of your choice.

Directions

Step 1: Cut the Veggies

On a cutting board, cut the onions and potatoes to prepare the fillings. Slice the onions properly for a caramelized texture. Dice the potatoes in about ½ inch cubes.

Step 2: Microwave the Potatoes

After cutting the potatoes, microwave them at high temperature for about 2 minutes. This process will soften the potatoes and prepare a mushy texture, perfect for a burrito.

Step 3: Prepare Caramel Onions

While the potatoes are microwaved, prepare the caramelized onions. Take half of the prepared olive oil. Cook the onions at medium heat for about 10 minutes.

Make sure the heat is not too high so that the onions burn up. Keep stirring the onions and wait for them to become slightly brown and stop the heat.

Step 4: Cook the Potatoes

Store the caramel onions in a bowl and now cook the potatoes further. Take the rest of the oil and stir fry the potatoes. Make sure not to cook the potatoes all at once. Take potatoes up to the amount that the pan has a single layer of them. You can do this step in batches

.Heat until the potatoes change slightly in color. It will take about 10 minutes. Mix a pinch of salt and pepper and remove from heat.

Step 5: Wrap Up

Take a tortilla and put about ¼ of the caramelized onions. Top with potatoes, salsa, and ranch dressing. Finish it off with some cheese as you want, and wrap up the burrito. 

Your potato and cheese burrito is now ready. Before having a bite, you can heat the burritos for 20 seconds, so the cheese inside melts. It will also soften the tortilla and make your burritos softer and creamier.

How to Wrap a Burrito?

This is the trickiest part of the recipe. You may simply roll up the tortilla, but there is no guarantee that the fillings will be all set. Below is a way you can wrap your burritos and keep the insides for longer.

1. Put the fillings in the middle of the tortilla. Make sure not to put too much of the toppings. Also, do not put the filling all over your tortilla.
2. Fold the tortilla from your side to the other. Take all the fillings and bring them to your side of the tortilla, as much as you can.
3. Keeping the fillings intact, fold the other two sides of the tortilla towards the middle, just as much to cover the fillings.
4. Now roll the tortilla over. 

This way, your fillings will not fall over from the sides. The tortilla will also be steady because of the roll up method you just used.

Alternate Recipes for a Burrito

You can change the fillings inside a burrito and make a different one each time. To make a beefy potato burrito, you can put caramelized beef inside. It will enhance the flavor for the better. These alternate recipes are more common than you think.

1. Beef Burrito

For a beefy burrito, add some caramelized beefy shreds to this recipe. Cook the beef pieces until it softens, add a bit of water, and cook for more if needed. After frying, shred the beef to make it easier to bite the burritos.

2. Chicken Burrito

Similar to the beef burrito, you can also add shredded chicken breasts. You can stir fry chicken with some soy sauce for an extra tangy flavor.

3. Egg Burrito

You can soft boil your eggs, for a creamy filling. You can also try making an omelet. But do not put poached eggs in your burrito. It will be hard for you to wrap up the whole thing.

4. Vegetable Burrito

You can stir fry carrots, long beans, beans, sprouts, small cut cauliflowers and cabbage. Cut the carrots into thin and long pieces. This way you can keep track of your diet and also enjoy a burrito at the same time.

Extra Condiments to Add

You can add the condiments given below to your taste:

• Guacamole
• Sour Cream
• Tomato Sauce
• Honey Mustard
• Greek Yogurt
• Corn Kernels
• Taco Bell Sauce

Tips to Store Burritos

You can use a foil wrap and wrap the burritos to eat them later. Keep the wrapped burritos in an airtight container to store for more time.

But remember, the burritos contain ranch and many other sauces. So do not store them for more than 3 days, or your tasty burritos will get stale.

How to Maintain a Healthy Diet

Maintaining a healthy diet won’t prevent you from trying out this extraordinary mouth watering burrito recipe. You can customize your burritos according to your diet chart, and make one for every meal of the day. If you have a certain food list for meals, you can prepare the fillings accordingly.

Wrap the tortilla over your preferred items and take it on the go. This recipe is best to be taken instantly, as the tortillas might harden after some time. Before taking a bite, try microwaving for 20 seconds and get a fresh taste each time.

How to Make Fresh Salsa at Home

Prepare the perfect topping for your burritos in minutes. The recipe below shows how you can do that with only a few ingredients.

Steps	Ingredients	Equipment	Total Time	Serving
7	5	5	5 minutes	14

Ingredients

• 5-6 Roma Tomatoes
• 1 can Diced Tomatoes
• 2 Green Onions
• ⅓ cup Red Onions
• 1 Jalapeno Pepper
• ⅓ cup Fresh Cilantro
• 1 clove Large Garlic
• 2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
• ½ tsp Chili Powder
• ¼ tsp Ground Cumin
• ½ tsp Granulated Sugar
• Salt
• Pepper

Directions

1. Chop the onions, garlic, and jalapeno on a cutting board.
2. Combine all the items along with the chopped veggies in a food processor and pulse until it forms a paste. Add salt and pepper as much as you need. Make sure to taste it after blending.

Prepare Your Tortillas

You can also prepare your own tortillas at home. Follow the given instructions for more ideas.

Steps	Ingredients	Equipment	Total Time	Yields
7	5	5	40 minutes	16

Ingredients

• 3 cups All Purpose Flour
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• ⅓ cup Oil/Butter
• 1 cup Warm Water

Equipment

• Bowl
• Spatula
• Rolling Pan
• Large Pan
• Kitchen Towel

Directions

1. Take a bowl and add flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix these dry ingredients until combined well.
2. Make space at the center and slowly pour the oil and the water. Keep stirring the dry mix into it gradually. Mix until the dough is all combined and is made like a ball.
3. Take a smooth surface and cover it with some dry flour. Put the dough ball on it and knead for some time. After kneading for about 2-3 minutes, the dough will be smooth and well-mixed.
4. Divide the dough into 16 equal parts. Take each piece and coat it with flour. Make balls out of all the pieces and flatten them with a kitchen towel. Keep them at rest for about 15 minutes.
5. In a rolling pan, roll each of the dough balls until they are 6/7 inches in diameter.
6. Heat a pan and cook the tortilla until it has brown circles on the surface. Then flip it over and do the same with the other side. It takes about 45 seconds to 1 minute for each tortilla.
7. Remove from the pan and stack in a covered container. Repeat the same for all the tortillas.

Your tortillas are ready to eat. Store them in an airtight container to last for a longer time.

Summary

Through this recipe, you can make an amazing potato burrito recipe within only 30 minutes. You can use the readymade tortillas and salsa, or you can also make them at home for a fresher taste.

This easy to make recipe needs only 7 ingredients. In 4 simple steps, you can prepare your meal on the go.

You cannot change your feelings for people, but you can surely change the fillings in your burritos. That you do have control over. So make a burrito each for your mood and enjoy the delicious Mexican bites.

Nutritional Factors of Cheesy Potato Burrito Recipe

Some necessary nutritional factors for a cheesy potato burrito recipe are given below:

Nutrients	Amounts Per Servings
Calories from Fat	338 g
Total Fat	37.6 g
Saturated Fat	9.1 g
Cholesterol	26.4 mg
Sodium	668.3 mg
Total Carbohydrate	39.8 g
Dietary Fiber	4.2 g
Sugars	4.3 g
Protein	10.9 g

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