Last Friday, dinner needed to be quick but fun. My husband had just finished a long week, the kids were cranky and hungry, and I didn’t want to deal with takeout. I had all the usual cheeseburger fixings, but we were out of buns. What we did have? A pack of soft flour tortillas. That’s when I decided to roll everything up into a burrito instead of stacking it between bread.
What came out of the kitchen was this Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Burrito—a handheld flavor bomb with crispy bacon, melty cheese, seasoned beef, and all the sauces wrapped up warm. The whole family devoured them. Even my pickiest eater asked for seconds, which almost never happens unless it’s pizza night.
I’ve made them twice since, once for movie night and another time just because we all had a long day. They’ve earned their spot in our rotation—filling, easy, and honestly kind of genius when you’re craving a burger but want it burrito-style.
Short Description
Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Burrito is a savory, stuffed tortilla packed with ground beef, crispy bacon, melty cheese, fresh toppings, and classic burger sauces—everything you love about a cheeseburger, wrapped and ready to go.
Key Ingredients
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 10.6 oz ground beef
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- ¼ cup creamy cheese sauce
- 1 small onion, sautéed
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Tools Needed
- Large skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Sharp knife
- Paper towels
- Non-stick pan or tortilla warmer
Cooking Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Ground Beef
Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon until browned and fully cooked. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a dish and keep warm.
Step 2: Cook the Bacon
In a separate pan, cook bacon until crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then crumble into small pieces.
Step 3: Make the Burger Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard until smooth. Set aside.
Step 4: Warm the Tortillas
Heat flour tortillas in a dry skillet for 20–30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
Step 5: Assemble the Burritos
Lay tortillas flat. Down the center of each, layer ground beef, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar and mozzarella, sautéed onion, lettuce, and tomato.
Step 6: Add the Sauces
Drizzle the creamy cheese sauce and prepared burger sauce evenly over the fillings.
Step 7: Fold and Roll
Fold in the sides, then roll tightly from the bottom to enclose all the ingredients.
Step 8: Serve
Slice in half, if desired. Serve warm with extra sauce, bacon crumbles, or a side of fries.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Flavor Explosion: Juicy beef, crispy bacon, tangy sauce, and melty cheese come together for a seriously satisfying bite.
Quick and Easy: Uses basic pantry ingredients and is ready in 30 minutes or less.
Versatile: Easily adaptable—add jalapeños, pickles, or swap in turkey for the beef.
Kid-Approved: Familiar flavors that the whole family will happily dig into.
Mistakes to Avoid & Solutions
Overfilling the tortilla: This makes it hard to roll. Solution: Keep layers thin and even.
Cold cheese sauce: It won’t spread or melt well. Solution: Gently warm it before drizzling.
Dry burrito: Missing sauce can make it bland. Solution: Be generous with the burger sauce and cheese sauce.
Soggy lettuce: If using lettuce, add it just before serving.
Tearing tortillas: Cold tortillas crack. Solution: Always warm them first.
Serving and Pairing Suggestions
Serve with classic sides like baked fries, onion rings, or coleslaw.
Try a creamy dipping sauce on the side—ranch, spicy mayo, or more burger sauce.
For drinks, pair with iced tea, lemonade, or a root beer float for fun.
Serve family-style with toppings on the side so everyone builds their own.
Storage and Reheating Tips
Wrap leftover burritos tightly in foil or plastic wrap.
Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Reheat wrapped in foil in a 350°F oven for 10–15 minutes until warmed through.
Avoid microwaving with lettuce inside—it wilts. Remove fresh toppings before reheating and add back after.
FAQs
1. Can I make these burritos ahead of time?
Yes! Prep and wrap them, then refrigerate. Reheat before serving and add lettuce and tomato fresh.
2. Can I freeze them?
You can, but leave out the lettuce and tomato. Wrap tightly and freeze up to 1 month. Reheat in the oven.
3. What tortillas work best?
Large flour tortillas are ideal. Burrito-size (10-inch) gives enough room to fold neatly.
4. Can I use another meat instead of beef?
Definitely. Ground turkey or chicken work great too—just season well.
5. How do I prevent soggy burritos?
Use warm fillings and avoid watery ingredients. Drain everything well and don’t overdo sauces.
Tips & Tricks
Lightly toasting the finished burrito in a pan adds crunch.
Use pre-cooked bacon bits for a shortcut.
Mix pickles into the sauce for extra zing.
Add sautéed mushrooms for an umami boost.
Wrap in foil if serving on the go—it keeps everything warm and tidy.
Recipe Variations
Spicy Version: Add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the burger sauce.
Low-Carb Wrap: Use lettuce wraps or low-carb tortillas.
BBQ Style: Swap ketchup for BBQ sauce and use pepper jack cheese.
Breakfast Burrito: Replace beef with scrambled eggs and hash browns, keep the bacon and cheese.
Vegetarian: Use plant-based ground meat and veggie bacon, and load up with grilled peppers and onions.
Final Thoughts
This Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Burrito started as a quick fix but has become one of our most requested dinners. It’s hearty, familiar, and checks all the comfort food boxes without being overly complicated. Watching the kids quietly munch their way through a meal—with no bribing or nagging—felt like a quiet little win in a long week.
I’ll keep this one in rotation, not because it’s trendy or fancy, but because it works, it satisfies, and it makes my family happy. And at the end of the day, that’s the kind of recipe I always come back to.
Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Burrito
Ingredients
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 10.6 oz ground beef
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- ¼ cup creamy cheese sauce
- 1 small onion sautéed
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Crisp the bacon in a separate pan. Drain on paper towels, then crumble.
- Whisk mayo, ketchup, and mustard in a bowl until smooth.
- Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for 20–30 seconds per side until soft.
- Layer beef, bacon, cheddar, mozzarella, sautéed onion, lettuce, and tomato down the center.
- Drizzle with cheese sauce and burger sauce.
- Fold in sides, roll tightly from the bottom to seal.
- Slice if desired. Serve warm with extra sauce or toppings.
