5 Creative Fusion Recipes for National Burrito Day

Who doesn't love a burrito? It's easily one of the most customizable foods, which is the best kind of dish. After all, the only required ingredient is a tortilla wrap.

In celebration of burritos and all their glory, April 3 marks National Burrito Day. To show you just how versatile they can be, we've gathered five creative fusion recipes beyond the traditional Mexican fillings.

Korean BBQ Burrito by Pinch of Yum

Korean food has become one of the trendiest cuisines in years, so we're not surprised that a true genius created a Korean barbecue burrito. This recipe from Pinch of Yum features delicious slow-cooked bulgogi alongside staple ingredients of kimchi, ginger and sriracha mayo. Now, how do you say "bon appétit" in Korean?

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Strawberry Burritos by Cook This Again, Mom

Technically, a fruit-filled burrito might be a crepe, but we're down to call it a burrito. In our eyes, that's a more fun description. Cook This Again, Mom uses five simple ingredients to create theirs: whipped cream, sliced strawberries, cream cheese, cinnamon sugar and, of course, a flour tortilla.

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Indian Frankie (Bombay Burrito) by Feasting at Home

If you were to visit India, you'd probably find street vendors selling a Frankie, also known as a Bombay or Indian burrito. Like most Indian dishes, it is packed with flavor from cumin, mint chutney, ghee and more. We're giving it extra points for vibrancy, though.

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Breakfast Burritos by Kristine's Kitchen

Okay, so most of us have tried a breakfast burrito before, but have you ever tried to make one yourself? Kristine's Kitchen gives you a step-by-step guide, only containing the best ingredients. Eggs and sausage provide tons of protein, while gooey cheddar cheese enhances the flavor tenfold.

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Extra-Crispy Buffalo Chicken Nugget Burrito by Delish

There are two things in this life we will never say no to: buffalo sauce and chicken nuggets. Add them into a burrito, and we have our dream come true. Thanks to Delish, zesty, savory and fresh (lettuce, of course) are wrapped into the sweetest blanket: a tortilla.

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