Freezer Bean & Cheese Burritos
Freezer Bean & Cheese Burritos
Ingredients
- 1 can refried beans, 15-ounce
- 4 flour tortillas, medium to large (about 8-inch diameter)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, or Mexican blend
- 1/4 cup salsa, optional
- 1/4 cup sour cream, optional
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare your workstation by laying out a large piece of parchment paper on a clean counter surface. This will serve as your assembly line and wrapping station.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Place the flour tortillas flat on the parchment paper, ensuring they are spaced apart sufficiently to allow for easy filling and folding.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Spoon a generous amount of refried beans onto the center of each tortilla. Aim for about 2 to 3 tablespoons per tortilla, creating a substantial dollop.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Using the back of a spoon, spread the refried beans evenly across each tortilla, leaving a clear border around the edges. This border is crucial for proper folding and sealing.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded cheese over the refried beans on each tortilla.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
If desired, add optional fillings to some or all of the burritos: a dollop of salsa, a dollop of sour cream, or a drizzle of hot sauce on top of the cheese.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
To fold each burrito, first fold the bottom edge of the tortilla up and over the filling. Next, fold in both the left and right sides of the tortilla towards the center, overlapping slightly. Finally, tightly roll the burrito from the bottom edge upwards, creating a compact, sealed package.
⏱️ 4 min
- 8
Take each rolled burrito and wrap it tightly in the parchment paper it was assembled on. Then, wrap each parchment-wrapped burrito tightly in aluminum foil. This double-wrapping helps prevent freezer burn.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Place all the double-wrapped burritos into a freezer bag, removing as much air as possible before sealing.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Transfer the freezer bag containing the burritos to the freezer for storage. Burritos can be stored for up to 3 months. To reheat, remove foil and parchment, wrap in a damp paper towel, and microwave for 2-3 minutes, or bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until heated through.
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Freezer Bean & Cheese Burritos
- 1 can refried beans, 15-ounce
- 4 flour tortillas, medium to large (about 8-inch diameter)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, or Mexican blend
- 1/4 cup salsa, optional
- 1/4 cup sour cream, optional
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare your workstation by laying out a large piece of parchment paper on a clean counter surface. This will serve as your assembly line and wrapping station.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Place the flour tortillas flat on the parchment paper, ensuring they are spaced apart sufficiently to allow for easy filling and folding.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Spoon a generous amount of refried beans onto the center of each tortilla. Aim for about 2 to 3 tablespoons per tortilla, creating a substantial dollop.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Using the back of a spoon, spread the refried beans evenly across each tortilla, leaving a clear border around the edges. This border is crucial for proper folding and sealing.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded cheese over the refried beans on each tortilla.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
If desired, add optional fillings to some or all of the burritos: a dollop of salsa, a dollop of sour cream, or a drizzle of hot sauce on top of the cheese.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
To fold each burrito, first fold the bottom edge of the tortilla up and over the filling. Next, fold in both the left and right sides of the tortilla towards the center, overlapping slightly. Finally, tightly roll the burrito from the bottom edge upwards, creating a compact, sealed package.
⏱️ 4 min - 8
Take each rolled burrito and wrap it tightly in the parchment paper it was assembled on. Then, wrap each parchment-wrapped burrito tightly in aluminum foil. This double-wrapping helps prevent freezer burn.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Place all the double-wrapped burritos into a freezer bag, removing as much air as possible before sealing.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Transfer the freezer bag containing the burritos to the freezer for storage. Burritos can be stored for up to 3 months. To reheat, remove foil and parchment, wrap in a damp paper towel, and microwave for 2-3 minutes, or bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until heated through.