Frozen Burrito Casserole Recipe

This frozen burrito casserole recipe is a convenient meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. It combines frozen burritos with salsa and a layer of melted shredded cheese. It's so simple, yet so delicious!

The Best Frozen Burrito Casserole

If you love burritos as much as I do, then you're going to love this easy frozen burrito casserole recipe! It's by far the best way to cook frozen burritos and elevate the flavor of them.

This recipe covers the frozen burritos in salsa and shredded cheese, then bakes them in the oven until they're perfectly cooked. It takes just minutes to prepare, and then the oven does all of the heavy lifting after that.

This is easily one of the best frozen burrito hacks!

I love making this frozen burrito casserole on weeknights when I don't know what to make or don't feel like running to the store. While the frozen burritos are baking in the oven, you can whip up this Chipotle guac to have on the side with some tortilla chips for the perfect Mexican feast!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

3 ingredients. Yup, that's right. Just 3 ingredients are all you'll need to make this casserole.

It's so convenient. You can stock up on frozen burritos next time you go to the grocery store, so you always have a quick dinner option on hand.

Guaranteed crowd-pleaser. If anyone loves burritos or Mexican food, they'll love this frozen burrito casserole. It's always a hit with kids and adults every time I make it.

Minimal prep time. All you have to do is layer your ingredients in your casserole dish, and the oven takes it from there. You can have this frozen burrito casserole ready to bake in under 5 minutes!

Ingreidents

As I just mentioned, the ingredients list for this frozen burrito casserole recipe is super simple. Check out everything you’ll need to make it:

• 2 frozen burritos
• 2 cups salsa or red enchilada sauce
• 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese

If you want to make homemade salsa for this recipe, give this Chipotle hot salsa a try.

By the way, if you ever want to make your own homemade burritos, you can check out my crispy fried burrito recipe.

How To Make Frozen Burrito Casserole

1. Prep work: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180ºC) and lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or butter.

2. Assemble the casserole: Arrange the frozen burritos in a single layer in the casserole dish and top them with the salsa or enchilada sauce and shredded Mexican cheese.

3. Bake the burritos: Put the frozen burrito casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve with your favorite burrito toppings like lettuce and tomato, or top with sour cream and cilantro, and enjoy!

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Use different burritos every time, like beef burritos, cheese burritos, and bean burritos.
• Serve your casserole with toppings like sour cream, sliced black olives, avocado, jalapenos, cilantro, diced tomatoes, or shredded lettuce.
• Swap salsa for green enchilada sauce or red enchilada sauce for a different flavor.
• Use different shredded cheese, like Monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, pepper jack, or cotija cheese.
• Top the casserole with crumbled tortilla chips for an extra crispy texture.
• Cut the frozen burritos in half if they don't fit in your baking dish.
• Serve your casserole with sides of refried beans and cilantro lime rice for a complete meal.

How To Store Frozen Burrito Casserole

In the fridge: Store your leftover burrito casserole in the casserole dish with a lid on it, or transfer everything to an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days. 

In the freezer: Transfer the leftovers to an airtight container or freezer-safe bag with all the air squeezed out and freeze for about 3 months.

Reheating: Put the burritos back in a casserole dish and warm them in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes. Let the frozen burrito casserole thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

FAQS About This Frozen Burrito Casserole Recipe

How long do you bake a frozen burrito in the oven?

A frozen burrito will take about 30 minutes to bake at 350°F in the oven.

What's the best way to cook frozen burritos?

The best way to cook frozen burritos is to put them in a greased baking dish and top with salsa or sauce for extra moisture. Then bake the burritos at 350°F for about 30 minutes or until they're fully warmed through.

How do you spice up store bought burritos?

The best way to spice up store bought burritos is to bake them with salsa or a sauce and shredded cheese on top for extra flavor. When serving, you can add toppings like sour cream, shredded lettuce, diced green chilies, or sliced avocado. 

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