My dear friend informed me the other day that her family loooooves bean and cheese burritos. We were talking about a few Pinterest recipes we wanted to try. (I’m currently working on reorganizing my pinterest boards. Gah!!) She said that their absolute favorite has to be the Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas, but next up is the classic bean and cheese burrito. Really? Doesn’t that just seem so bland and boring? I couldn’t get that out of my head for the entire day. What could possibly be so delicious about something so simple? Mr Handsome got home he found me slaving over Refried Beans. Yup. It happened. I took the plunge.
So, we generally are black bean people, but I decided that if I was truly going to try a bean and cheese filling I needed to stick with what’s normal, but do a little something to kick things up a notch. Hence the chili powder and cumin.
These started as burritos as I wasn’t in the mood for enchiladas per say, but by the time I was rolling them up, I just couldn’t resist making them all saucy on top.
I don’t know that this is a meal I could have once a week, as it truly is not the healthiest, but the kiddos devoured them and I actually really enjoyed them as well. It’s that saucy top. Saucy gets me every. darn. time.
Ingredients
- 1 Can Refried Beans
- 1 Teaspoon Cumin
- 1/2 Teaspoon Chili Powder
- 2/3 Cup Cheddar Cheese, plus more for on top
- Flour Tortillas
- 1 Can Red Enchilada Sauce
- 1/4 Cup Sour Cream
- 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin
- 1/4 Teaspoon Chili Powder
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the beans, seasoning and cheese until smooth. Add a dollop or two to each tortilla and roll closed.
- Whisk together the enchilada sauce, seasonings and sour cream.
- Heat the oven to 350
- Spoon 1/3 Cup of the Enchilada sauce in the bottom of an 8x9 inch baking dish. Place the enchiladas seam side down and top with the remaining sauce and cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes and enjoy.
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These are the best! I made homemade enchilada sauce which is so EASY! This one is a keeper! So versatile and so YUMMY!
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Sweet Basil Reply:
March 20th, 2013 at 9:37 am
yay!! I can’t even tell you how happy this makes me! I’d love to hear about your homemade enchilada sauce too!
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Ive been looking for a killer bean & cheese burrito recipe. Think I’ll make these for lunch one day next weekend!
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Sweet Basil Reply:
January 14th, 2013 at 10:10 am
Yay! I hope you like these!
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Who doesn’t love bean and cheese burritos?! These amazingly smother enchiladas look amazing, and so perfect as a quick and easy weeknight meal!
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Sweet Basil Reply:
January 14th, 2013 at 10:10 am
Easy is definitely the best part about these, next to the taste of course
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Since I am not a huge meat person, I always choose bean and cheese for Mexican themed dishes:-) I love your recipe, and I love the cheesy happiness! Yum, Hugs, Terra
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These look so yummy! I’ll combine them with my fave recipe for homemade refried beans (and I’m sure I’ll be in heaven).
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Enchiladas are Paul’s favorite. These look amazing!
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Bean and Cheese burritos might be one of my favorite things to eat! Always has, since I was a little girl. But I’ve never had a been and cheese enchilada. On my list!!
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Oh yum! I can’t remember the last time I had a bean and cheese burrito, or refried beans for that matter. But these look excellent! Going on my menu next week for sure. And I love the sauce too, all of my burritos usually end up as enchiladas too. Can’t resist smothering them!
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These look awesome, Carrian. The perfect marriage of a burrito and enchiladas. Nothing ordinary or plain about these!
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Enchiladas have been on my brain lately. Now so more than ever. These look amazing!
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Saucy get me every time too.
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I love the sound of this dinner! I’m going to have to try it soon!
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