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Bean and Cheese Burritos
Bean & Cheese Burritos are a simple, hearty dish rooted in Tex-Mex home cooking, combining pantry staples into a satisfying baked meal. This version reflects a practical, mid-century approach to cooking, quick assembly, minimal ingredients, and crowd-pleasing flavor. Refried beans are enhanced with tomatoes and chili powder, then wrapped in soft flour tortillas and baked with salsa and melted cheddar cheese. The result is warm, comforting, and endlessly adaptable. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, these burritos strike a balance between convenience and bold flavor, offering a nostalgic taste of home-style cooking with a Tex-Mex twist.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican, Tex-Mex
Servings 4
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz refried beans
  • 1 tomato (medium, chopped)
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded, divided)
  • 8 7-inch flour tortillas
  • 12 oz salsa
  • ½ cup sour cream (for serving)

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare Bean Mixture

  • Combine refried beans, chopped tomato, and chili powder in a saucepan
  • Cook over medium heat until heated through

Step 2: Add Cheese

  • Reserve ½ cup of shredded cheese for topping
  • Stir remaining cheese into the bean mixture until melted

Step 3: Fill Tortillas

  • Spread about ½ cup of bean mixture onto the center of each tortilla

Step 4: Roll Burritos

  • Roll tortillas tightly
  • Place seam-side down in a greased 13x9-inch baking dish

Step 5: Add Toppings

  • Spoon salsa evenly over the burritos
  • Sprinkle with reserved cheese

Step 6: Bake Covered

  • Cover dish with foil
  • Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes

Step 7: Finish Baking

  • Remove foil
  • Bake an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly

Step 8: Serve

  • Serve hot with sour cream

Tips

  • Add cooked ground beef or chicken for a meatier version
  • Use pepper jack cheese for extra spice
  • Substitute corn tortillas for a gluten-free option
  • Add sautéed onions and bell peppers for more flavor
  • Use black beans instead of refried beans for texture
  • Top with fresh cilantro before serving
  • Add jalapeños for heat
  • Make ahead and refrigerate before baking
  • Freeze assembled burritos for later use

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 16gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3.5mg
Keyword baked, budget friendly, cheesy, comfort food, easy dinner, family meal, Tex-Mex, vintage
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