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Pouring enchilada sauce and cheese over burritos before baking

Baked Beans Burrito Recipe

This Baked Beans Burrito Recipe is a quick, easy, and budget-friendly Tex-Mex meal made with creamy refried beans, soft tortillas, rich enchilada sauce, and melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, this oven-baked burrito is packed with flavor, high in protein, and easily customizable with your favorite toppings. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a family-friendly comfort food loved worldwide.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 burritos
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Burritos:
  • 2 cups refried beans (or mashed baked beans)
  • ½ cup salsa (mild or spicy)
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
For Topping:
  • 1 can (about 400g) red enchilada sauce
  • ½ cup extra shredded cheese
Optional Garnishes:
  • Fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • Jalapeños (sliced)
  • Guacamole
  • Lettuce
  • Pico de gallo

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Oven
  • Knife & cutting board

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Filling

    In a mixing bowl, combine refried beans, salsa, and sour cream. Mix well until smooth and creamy. This creates a rich and flavorful filling.
    Mixing refried beans, salsa, and sour cream for baked beans burrito recipe

  2. Warm the Tortillas

    Lightly warm the tortillas in a pan or microwave for 10–15 seconds. This makes them soft and easy to roll without breaking.
    Soft flour tortillas heating on pan for baked beans burrito

  3. Assemble the Burritos

    Place a tortilla flat on a clean surfaceAdd ½ cup of bean mixture in the centerSprinkle shredded cheese on topFold in the sides and roll tightly into a burrito shape
    Adding bean mixture and cheese to tortilla for baked beans burrito recipe

  4. Arrange in Baking Dish

    Grease a baking dish lightly with oil or butter. Place all burritos seam-side down in the dish to keep them from opening.
    Rolling burrito tightly with bean filling step by step

  5. Add Sauce & Cheese

    Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the burritos. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top for a delicious melted layer.
    Burritos arranged in baking dish seam side down before baking

  6. Bake to Perfection

    Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
    Pouring enchilada sauce and cheese over burritos before baking

  7. Garnish & Serve

    Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Add your favorite toppings like cilantro, guacamole, or jalapeños. Serve hot and enjoy!
    Cheesy baked beans burritos fresh from oven with melted cheese

Video

Notes

Baked Beans Burrito Recipe (Important Tips)

  • Don’t overfill burritos to avoid tearing
  • Use large tortillas for easy wrapping
  • Add cheese inside and on top for extra flavor
  • For crispy tops, bake uncovered

Variations

  • Vegan Version: Use plant-based cheese & dairy-free sour cream
  • Protein Boost: Add cooked chicken or ground beef
  • Healthy Option: Use whole wheat tortillas and low-fat cheese
  • Spicy Version: Add chili flakes or hot sauce

Storage & Reheating

  • Refrigerator: Store for up to 3 days in an airtight container
  • Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months
  • Reheat: Microwave (2–3 min) or oven (10–15 min at 180°C)
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