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Updated Oct 7, 2022
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A mashed potato burrito. Will wonders never cease? Transform mashed potatoes and leftover meat into a fun, kid-friendly dinner with this Mexican Potato Burrito recipe. Cheesy, easy AND a great way to use up leftovers? We're in love! Oh, and did we mention it serves 8? Get ready for lots of "make it again!" requests for your cheesy potato burritos.

Mexican Potato Burrito

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Ingredients 13
  • Servings 8
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons margarine or butter
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 cups mashed potato flakes
  • 2 teaspoons margarine or butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken, turkey or beef
  • 1 (1.25-oz.) pkg. taco seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup chunky-style salsa
  • 2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas, heated
  • Shredded lettuce, if desired
  • Chunky-style salsa, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In medium saucepan, bring water and 3 tablespoons margarine to a rolling boil. Remove from heat. Stir in milk and potato flakes with fork until well blended. Set aside.
  • Step 
    2
    Melt 2 teaspoons margarine in medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in chicken, taco seasoning mix and 1/2 cup salsa. Bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese and potatoes.
  • Step 
    3
    Spoon about 1/2 cup potato mixture down center of each warm tortilla; roll up. Top with lettuce and additional salsa.

Nutrition

320 Calories
13g Total Fat
17g Protein
34g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Burrito
Calories
320
Calories from Fat
120
Total Fat
13g
20%
Saturated Fat
4g
20%
Cholesterol
40mg
13%
Sodium
840mg
35%
Total Carbohydrate
34g
11%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
3g
Protein
17g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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