Baked Bean and Cheese Burritos
Seasoned refried beans, rice, salsa and cheddar rolled in flour tortillas and baked until crisp and golden.
These burritos are one of the cheapest, most filling dinners you can make, at around $1.60 a serving. Baking them gives a crisp outside like a fried burrito without the mess.
They also freeze very well, so make a double batch and keep some for busy days.
Baked Bean and Cheese Burritos
Per burrito, estimated: 480 calories · 19 g protein · about $1.58 How we estimate
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cans (16 oz / 454 g each) refried beans
- 1 cup (about 180 g) cooked white rice
- ½ cup (120 g) salsa
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 2 cups (225 g) shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese
- 8 large flour tortillas, 10 inch (25 cm)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Sour cream and extra salsa, to serve
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Stir the refried beans, rice, salsa, chili powder and cumin together in a bowl. If the beans are very stiff, warm the mixture in the microwave for 1 minute so it spreads easily.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds so they are soft and roll without cracking.
- Spread about ½ cup of the bean mixture down the center of each tortilla and top with ¼ cup cheese. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly.
- Place the burritos seam-side down on the baking sheet and brush the tops with oil.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until golden and crisp and hot in the center. Serve with sour cream and salsa.
Tips for success
- Roll tightly and place seam-side down so the burritos don't open in the oven.
- Add a can of drained black beans or some cooked ground beef to stretch the filling further.
- Use leftover rice. It's a good way to use what's already in the fridge.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate baked burritos for up to 4 days. To freeze, wrap unbaked burritos individually in foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, unwrapped, at 375°F (190°C) for 35 to 40 minutes.
Equipment you'll need
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Questions
Can I use whole beans instead of refried beans?
Yes. Mash two drained cans of pinto beans with ¼ cup water and a pinch of salt.
Can I microwave them instead?
Yes, though they won't be crisp. Microwave each burrito for 1 to 2 minutes, turning halfway.
Calories, protein and cost are estimates calculated from the main ingredients and typical US supermarket prices. They will vary with the brands you buy, where you shop and your portion size. Measurements are given in US cups and spoons with approximate metric weights. Oven temperatures can vary, so check doneness using the signs described in each step. Always check labels if you are cooking for someone with a food allergy.
