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Bean and Cheese Burritos
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Preparation time: 15 min. |
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Cooking time: 15 min. |
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Ideal condiment: vegetarian chili |
Shopping List
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tortillas, refried beans, Monterey jack cheese, salsa,
green onions, jalapenos, sour cream, lettuce, tomato |
Ingredients
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2 (16-ounce) cans refried beans |
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12 (8-inch) flour tortillas |
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2 1/2 cups grated Monterey jack cheese, divided |
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1 cup sliced green onions, divided |
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6 jalapenos, deseeded, chopped |
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1/2 cup sour cream |
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1/2 cup salsa |
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1/2 cup shredded lettuce (optional) |
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1/2 cup chopped tomato (optional) |
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SERVES 6 |
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350' F. Spread 1/4 cup beans down center
of each tortilla. Top beans with 2 cups cheese, 1/2 cup green onions and
jalapenos.
Step 2
Fold up edge of tortilla; fold one side in toward center.
Roll each tortilla into a cylinder, tightly enclosing filling.
Step 3
Arrange burritos seams side down in a large baking dish.
Cover with foil. Cook for about 15 minutes.
Step 4
Meanwhile, mix sour cream and salsa in a small bowl. Top
burritos with lettuce, tomatoes, remaining cheese and green onions. Serve
salsa mixture alongside burritos.
Desfrute su comida! www.SouthwestCuisine.com
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Pre - Prepared Items for even Faster Serving Times
You can prepare the salsa and sour cream mixture up to
8 hours ahead. Refrigerate until ready to use. |
Money Savers
Here is a less costly alternative to sour cream-or a
quick substitute. Beat 4-onces softened cream cheese. with 2 tablespoons
milk. Use this thinned mixture in place of the sour cream. |
Serving Variation
For a hearty one-dish meal, add 2 table-spoons chili con
carne to each tortilla during step 2. |
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