Tater Tot Burritos
Tater Tot Burritos are a quick, satisfying meal combining crispy, golden tater tots with savory, gooey fillings. This family-friendly recipe is perfect for busy nights, merging simple ingredients for a delicious, comforting dish packed with flavor and texture. Ready in minutes and highly customizable, these burritos reinvent classic tater tots into a beloved kitchen staple.
- Author: Mary
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 burritos
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian Option Available
Main Ingredients
- Tater Tots – 2 cups (cooked crispy and golden)
- Flour Tortillas – 4 large, soft and pliable
- Cheese (Cheddar or Monterey Jack) – 1 to 1½ cups shredded
- Protein of Choice (Ground beef, shredded chicken, or black beans) – 1 pound or 1½ cups cooked
- Salsa or Pico de Gallo – ½ cup
- Seasonings (garlic powder, cumin, chili powder) – 1 tsp each, plus salt and pepper to taste
Optional Extras
- Sour Cream – for serving
- Avocado slices – for topping
- Chopped Cilantro – for garnish
- Cook the Protein: In a skillet over medium heat, cook your choice of protein seasoned with garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until fully cooked and flavorful. Drain any excess grease.
- Prepare the Tater Tots: Cook the tater tots according to package instructions or your preferred method until they are crispy and golden brown, providing the key crunch for your burritos.
- Warm the Tortillas: Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave so they become soft and pliable, making them easy to roll without tearing.
- Assemble the Burritos: On each tortilla, layer the cooked protein, a handful of hot tater tots, a generous amount of shredded cheese, and a spoonful of salsa or pico de gallo.
- Roll and Melt: Fold the sides over the filling and roll tightly. Place the burritos seam-side down on a hot skillet to toast lightly and melt the cheese inside, about 2 minutes per side.
Notes
- Don’t overfill the burritos to avoid difficulty rolling or bursting.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting and to prevent clumping.
- Keep tortillas warm to prevent cracking and ease wrapping.
- Cook tater tots until crisp to provide excellent texture contrast.
- Customize the spice level by adjusting the seasonings in your protein mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
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