Description
These Bean and Cheese Burritos are a quick and delicious meal featuring creamy refried beans, zesty salsa, and a blend of melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, all wrapped in warm flour tortillas and baked to perfection. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner, these burritos can also be toasted on the stovetop for a crispy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Bean Mixture
- 1 (16-oz) can BUSH’S® Traditional Refried Beans
- 1/2 cup chunky salsa
- 1/4 medium onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cheese Mixture
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Other
- 4 (10-inch) flour tortillas (burrito-sized)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 375°F and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. This will be used later for baking the burritos.
- Prepare Bean Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the refried beans, chunky salsa, diced onion, smoked paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Stir them well until the mixture is consistent. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt if needed.
- Mix Cheeses: In a separate medium bowl, mix together the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly.
- Assemble Burritos: Lay out a tortilla and spread about 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture in the center. Top the cheese with 1/2 cup of the bean mixture. Carefully fold the bottom edge of the tortilla over the filling, then fold in the sides, and roll up tightly from the bottom to enclose the filling completely.
- Bake Burritos: Place the rolled burritos seam side down onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake them in the preheated oven for 12 minutes until the cheese melts and the tortillas are warmed through.
- Serve: Serve the hot burritos with guacamole, sour cream, and your favorite hot sauce for added flavor and creaminess.
Notes
- Tortillas: You can opt to use homemade or store-bought flour tortillas. Just ensure they are approximately 10 inches in diameter, which is the ideal size for burritos.
- Cheese Choice: The recipe blends shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack for rich flavor, but you can use only one type if preferred.
- Alternative Cooking Method: If you prefer to avoid using the oven, the burritos can be toasted on the stovetop by heating a large skillet over medium-high heat, placing the burritos seam side down, and cooking each side until toasted and heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
