Bean and Cheese Burritos

These Easy Bean and Cheese Burritos can get dinner on your table in a hurry.

Now you may be thinking "Why are you posting such an easy recipe?" The reason I am posting this is because this a very adaptable recipe and I am going to show just how adaptable it is.

Sometimes dinner needs to be I have the mental energy for opening a can or two and five minutes of actual cooking, This is a perfect recipe for those nights.

The exact way I made these burritos are entirely shelf stable and with three ingredients-flour tortillas, nacho cheese, and refried beans. Yes, just that easy, However, this recipe is one you can easily change depending on what you have available.

Ingredients:

• Canned refried beans
• Water if desired
• Nacho Cheese. I use an individual sized cup but you can use from a larger can or read on for more ideas
• Burrito sized flour tortillas

Directions:

Place the beans in a sauce pan over medium heat

Add water to thin out the beans if desired

Once the beans are hot add in the nacho cheese and stir

Warm the flour tortillas

Fill the tortillas with the bean and cheese mixture and roll

This easy recipe for basic bean and cheese burritos can be adapted in several ways depending on what you have on hand:

• Don't have nacho cheese? Use queso or shredded cheese. I recommend Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack or Cheddar.
• Want more flavor? Add taco seasoning, garlic powder, or onion powder to the beans
• Want to add more? Feel free to add salsa, hot sauce, jalapenos, minced onions or other things you enjoy in burritos. Crushed tortilla or corn chips can also add a fun crunch
• The servings size can also easily be adjusted just by how much filling you add to each burrito. As is you can make between two and four burritos.

Bean and Cheese Burritos
Author: Micha | Let Me Figure Out Dinner
Preparation Time: 5 Minutes
Cooking time: 5 Minutes
Servings: 2-4 burritos

Bean and Cheese Burritos helps you get dinner done in a hurry

Ingredients:

• 15 ounce can refried beans
• 2-4 Tablespoons water to thin the beans if desired
• 1/2 cup nacho cheese or substitutions from above
• 2-4 flour tortillas

Instructions:

1. Place the beans in a sauce pan over medium heat
2. Add water if desired to thin the beans slightly starting with a small amount
3. Once beans are heated through add in your cheese and stir well
4. Warm the flour tortillas
5. Fill the burritos with the bean and cheese mixture, roll, and serve

What to serve Bean and Cheese Burritos with:

• Spanish or Mexican Rice. The microwave pouches keep dinner speedy
• Tortilla chips
• Corn
• Sour cream
• Guacamole
• A side salad