Burrito Enchilada Casserole

Happy Tasty Tuesday! Today’s working mom-friendly burrito enchilada casserole recipe comes from Tela. She writes…

I’m not sure what this dish technically is, it’s sort of a mix between enchiladas and burritos, but leaning more toward the burrito side. Whatever it’s called, it’s easy and pretty delicious (and cheap!). I whipped it up when I was a poor grad student, so this isn’t a precise-measurement type of recipe. I sort of just wing it.

Burrito Enchilada Casserole
What You’ll Need:

• 1 can refried beans
• Sour cream
• 1 16-ounce package Cheddar, Cheddar Jack, Monterey Jack (Whatever your favorite type of “Mexican” cheese is) cheese, halfed
• Scallions—diced
• 1 can enchilada sauce
• 1 package tortillas

What to Do:

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Mix refried beans, scallions, 1/2 bag of cheese, some sour cream (a couple spoonfuls is usually what I use) and half the can of Enchilada Sauce together in a bowl.
• Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with Pam or grease lightly.
• Dollop spoonfuls of your bean mixture into tortillas and roll into burrito shape. Fill them with as much bean mixture to fit you and your family’s tastes.
• Line the baking dish with burritos/enchiladas.
• When the dish is filled, pour the remaining Enchilada Sauce over the burritos and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
• Bake until the bean filling becomes bubbly and cheese is melting/browning. Approximately 20 minutes or so.
• Enjoy!

If you’re looking for more tasty, family-friendly, and most importantly, EASY recipes, here are a few we’ve shared that you might want to add to your recipe binder:

• Baked Chicken Tenders
• Chicken Frito Casserole
• Crock Pot Meals
• Easy Pasta Recipes with Bacon and Peppers
• Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes
• Quick and Easy Fried Rice
• Super Easy Stuffing
• Taco Macaroni and Cheese

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• Oreo Thin Crisps
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