Easy Frozen Burrito Casserole

This Easy Frozen Burrito Casserole is possibly the best hack ever for making a great meal in little time.

Made with just three ingredients, this quick and easy meal recipe will make others think you worked hard at making a great tasting enchilada casserole!

What is a burrito casserole?

A burrito casserole is a baked casserole made with burritos used as a base.

I like that this recipe can feed a small crowd generously.

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Made with elbow macaroni and two kinds of cheese, that mouthwatering casserole is cheesy and satisfying, making it perfect for a family dinner or for sharing with others. Both this recipe for burrito casserole and that recipe for macaroni and cheese casserole are easy to make meals made with popular ingredients.

Enchilada sauce covers the burritos adding flavor to this recipe. You can find a selection of enchilada sauces here.

Why we love Easy Burrito Casserole

We love that this is a simple recipe that packs in a great tasting meal. Because the burritos are a baked as a casserole, this great tasting meal becomes a comfort food.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• It takes less than 10 minutes to prepare this recipe.
• The three ingredients are basic and inexpensive ingredients.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as switching out burrito flavors or using a different kind of cheese.
• You can serve this recipe as individual burritos or slice them into smaller sizes to serve as an appetizer.
• This recipe can be prepared in advance and refrigerated until you are ready to bake it.
• Leftovers taste great the next day.

Ingredients needed to make the best burrito casserole.

• Burritos. Use frozen burritos that have already been prepared.
• Enchilada Sauce Used as a topping and to add flavor to the burritos.
• Cheddar Cheese. Freshly shredded works best. I like mine sharp but, you can use the cheddar of your choice.
• Optional ingredients: Seasonings such as one of these seasonings, green chilis, sour cream, diced tomatoes, black olives, and about anything else you would put on top of nachos.

Tips for making the best burrito casserole.

Using two different kinds of burritos (such as cheese and chicken) can really add a nice twist on this recipe. You can use them whole or cut them in half.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Cheddar cheese is used in this recipe. You can use another kind of shredded or grated cheese such as a Mexican blend or Colby Jack.
2. This recipe is not just for dinner. You can use breakfast burritos to make this a breakfast meal.
3. If your burritos do not fit side by side in the casserole dish you can line up the remaining burritos on the sides.
4. Not a fan of enchilada sauce? Salsa could also work in this recipe.
5. Top your casserole with crushed tortilla chips for added crunch.
6. Prepare this casserole ahead of time and then cover and refrigerate it for up to a day before actually baking it.

How to make Easy Frozen Burrito Casserole

Prep Time: 10 minutes .
Bake Time: 35 minutes .
Servings : 8 servings .

1. Prepare. Preheat your oven to 375 and prep a 9X13" baking dish for nonstick.
2. Burritos. Arrange your burritos in your baking dish so that they are touching each other without overlapping.
3. Sauce. Cover the frozen burritos with your enchilada sauce, evenly spreading it over the burritos.
4. Cheese. Add the shredded cheese to the casserole so that it covers the sauce and burritos.
5. Bake. Tightly cover the casserole dish and place the enchiladas into your oven. Bake the enchiladas for 30 minutes and then carefully remove the foil. Continue baking the casserole until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown (about 12 minutes).

Expert Tip👉 Allow the casserole to set for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

How to store frozen burrito enchilada casserole.

Once your casserole has fully cooled it can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, enchilada casserole should keep for up to four days when refrigerated.

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• Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
• Air Fryer Tater Tot Casserole
• Crockpot Breakfast Casserole Recipe (slow cooker)
• Easy Breakfast Casserole with Biscuits
• Leftover Turkey Casserole With Rice
• Macaroni and Cheese Casserole with Velveeta

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Easy Frozen Burrito Casserole, a quick and easy three ingredient meal recipe made from frozen burritos in about a half hour.

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