Bacon Cheeseburger Burrito Bomb 🥓🍔🌯
The Ultimate Fast-Food Mashup – All Your Favorite Burger Flavors Wrapped in One Epic Burrito!
This overstuffed, sauce-dripping, bacon-loaded burrito combines juicy beef, crispy bacon, melty cheese, and all the classic burger fixings in one handheld package. Perfect for game day, cheat meals, or when you need serious comfort food!
📋 Ingredients (Makes 2 MASSIVE burritos or 4 sensible ones)
Meat Filling
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)
- 8 strips bacon, cooked extra-crispy & crumbled (reserve grease!)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (secret umami boost!)
Cheese Sauce
- 2 tbsp bacon grease (or butter)
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar
- 1 tsp mustard powder
Burrito Assembly
- 2-4 extra-large flour tortillas (10-12″ size)
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Pickles, chopped
- Burger sauce (1/4 cup mayo + 2 tbsp ketchup + 1 tsp pickle juice)
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Meats
- In reserved bacon grease, sauté onions until soft (~3 mins).
- Add ground beef, breaking it up. When halfway cooked, add garlic powder, paprika, and Worcestershire.
2️⃣ Make Cheese Sauce
- In a saucepan, make a roux with bacon grease + flour.
- Whisk in milk until thickened, then stir in cheddar + mustard powder until smooth.
3️⃣ Assemble the Beast
- Layer on tortilla:
- Cheese sauce base
- Beef mixture
- Pile of bacon
- Lettuce, tomatoes, pickles
- Drizzle of burger sauce
4️⃣ Fold Like a Pro
- Tuck sides, then roll tightly away from you.
- Grill seam-side down in a dry pan for 1-2 mins to seal.
5️⃣ Sauce & Serve
- Slice in half diagonally, drizzle with extra cheese sauce, and serve with a pile of fries.
🔥 Pro Tips for Maximum Deliciousness
Texture Secrets
✅ Double-wrap with foil for mess-free eating
✅ Toast tortillas first for better pliability
Flavor Boosters
- Add 1/4 cup diced jalapeños to beef
- Swap cheddar for pepper jack
Leftover Magic
- Unrolled version = cheeseburger bowl
- Next-day reheating: 350°F oven for 10 mins
🍔 Burger vs. Burrito Comparison
| Component | Cheeseburger | This Burrito |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon | 2 strips | 8 strips |
| Cheese | 1 slice | 1/2 cup sauce |
| Portability | Meh | No-drip foil wrap |
📊 Nutritional Info (Per Massive Burrito)
- Calories: ~1,200 (worth every bite!)
- Protein: 65g
- Carbs: 75g
- The Good Stuff: 80g fat
(Cut in half for a reasonable meal!)
🎯 Why This Wins Dinner
✔ All the burger flavors without the bun slippage
✔ Customizable – add mushrooms, fried eggs, etc.
✔ Sauce distribution perfection in every bite