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A freshly made grilled cheese burrito with a golden brown tortilla

Spicy Chorizo & Potato Grilled Cheese Burrito

This recipe combines spicy chorizo and tender potatoes with melted cheese, all wrapped in a crispy grilled tortilla for a delicious and satisfying burrito.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2 burritos
Calories 750 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium skillet
  • Slotted spoon
  • Large non-stick skillet or griddle
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

Burrito

  • 2 burrito-sized Large Flour Tortillas
  • 1 1/4 cup Cheese shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican Blend

Filling

  • 2 tablespoons Butter or Mayonnaise
  • 4 oz Chorizo removed from casing and crumbled
  • 1 small Potato peeled and finely diced
  • 1/4 small Onion finely diced
  • 1/2 Jalapeño seeded and minced
  • Optional Seasonings Pinch of salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika

Instructions
 

Chorizo & Potato Filling

  • Cook crumbled chorizo in a medium skillet until browned, then remove with a slotted spoon, leaving about 1 tablespoon of fat in the pan.
  • Add diced potato, onion, and minced jalapeño to the skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes, until tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, then stir the cooked chorizo back in.

Assemble Burritos

  • Lay a large flour tortilla flat and sprinkle about 1/2 cup of shredded cheese down the center.
  • Place half of the chorizo and potato filling over the cheese, then sprinkle another 1/4 cup of cheese on top.
  • Fold the short sides of the tortilla inward, then tightly roll it to create a snug, sealed burrito. Repeat for the second burrito.

Grill Burritos

  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, then spread butter or mayonnaise on one side of a separate large flour tortilla.
  • Place the buttered tortilla butter-side down in the hot pan and immediately sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of cheese over it.
  • Carefully place one assembled burrito on top of the cheesy tortilla in the pan, then spread butter or mayonnaise on the exposed side of the outer tortilla.
  • Cook for 3-5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy; then, carefully flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the other side is golden brown and crispy.
  • Transfer to a cutting board, slice in half if desired, and serve immediately. Repeat for the second burrito.

Notes

Adjust the amount of jalapeño to your desired spice level. For extra crispiness, you can press down on the burrito with a spatula while grilling. If you don't have Monterey Jack, cheddar or a similar melty cheese will also work well.