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Irresistible Cheesy Bean Burrito Recipe

Irresistible Cheesy Bean Burrito Recipe


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4.7 from 35 reviews

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 9 1x

Description

Homemade cheesy bean burrito brings Mexican comfort straight to kitchen tables. Warm tortillas cradle spicy beans and melted cheese, promising a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 flour tortillas, 9-inch
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 can (16 oz / 454 g) refried beans
  • 2.67 cups (approximately 3 cups when prepared) Spanish rice

Instructions

  1. Sauce Preparation: Whisk jalapeno cream sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl until silky smooth, ensuring complete blending of flavors.
  2. Tortilla Layering: Center a flour tortilla and spread warm refried beans across the middle, creating a robust foundation for the burrito.
  3. Filling Assembly: Distribute seasoned Spanish rice evenly over beans, then generously scatter Mexican cheese blend to enhance texture and taste.
  4. Flavor Enhancement: Drizzle jalapeno cream sauce across the filling, infusing the burrito with zesty, creamy notes.
  5. Wrapping Technique: Fold tortilla’s bottom edge over ingredients, tightly roll sides inward to form a compact, sealed package that prevents filling from escaping.
  6. Cooking Process: Preheat a non-stick skillet on medium heat, place burrito seam-side down, and grill each side for 2-3 minutes, rotating to achieve a uniformly crisp, golden-brown exterior that delivers a satisfying crunch and melts the cheese to perfection.

Notes

  • Warm Tortillas First: Slightly heat tortillas before assembling to prevent cracking and enhance pliability, making rolling easier and more seamless.
  • Cheese Distribution Matters: Spread cheese evenly across rice to guarantee consistent melting and prevent dry or cheese-less bites.
  • Control Sauce Drizzling: Add jalapeno cream sauce sparingly to maintain burrito structural integrity and avoid soggy outcomes.
  • Perfect Sealing Technique: Fold bottom edge tightly first, then fold sides inward with firm pressure to create a secure, leak-proof burrito seal.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 9
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 44 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 14 g
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg