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A plate of cheesy baked burritos filled with rice and beans, a perfect example of easy dinner recipes.

Easy Cheesy Bean and Rice Burritos

Discover a simple and delicious burrito recipe perfect for busy weeknights. These burritos are filled with refried beans, salsa, rice, and cheese, then baked until golden and bubbly. They are a crowd-pleaser and can be made ahead for even quicker meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 burritos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Calories: 216
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Burritos
  • 1 can (16 ounces) vegetarian refried beans
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup cooked long grain rice
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 12 flour tortillas (6 inches)
Optional Toppings
  • 1 shredded lettuce
  • 1 sliced olives
  • 1 halved grape tomatoes
  • 1 sliced avocado

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large bowl
  • Baking dish (13x9-in)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the refried beans, salsa, cooked rice, and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well.
  3. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the bean and rice mixture off-center onto each flour tortilla. Fold the sides and ends of the tortilla over the filling, then roll it up to form a burrito.
  4. Arrange the rolled burritos seam-side down in a greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the tops of the burritos. Cover the baking dish.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the burritos are heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Serve the burritos warm with your desired optional toppings, such as shredded lettuce, sliced olives, grape tomatoes, and avocado.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 9gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 544mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1g

Notes

These burritos are excellent for meal prepping. You can assemble them ahead of time, cover them tightly, and refrigerate for up to 2 days. When ready to bake, you may need to add a few extra minutes to the cooking time if baking from cold.

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