This Bean and Cheese Burrito recipe comes together fast for the best make-ahead meal. Cheesy centers packed with flavorful refried beans and salsa, all wrapped in delicious tortillas crisped to perfection! Easy to customize, great for an easy dinner or lunch.

Close up of half of a bean and cheese burrito with refried beans and cheese oozing out.

Lately, work and life has been so freaking hectic that I found myself turning to something easy and quick to take just one thing off of my plate: this mind-blowingly easy bean and cheese burritos recipe.

Like, how much time do we all have to grocery shop, meal plan, and make fresh dinners every night, anyway? Not much! So welcome to this quick dinner recipe.

A Quick ‘n Easy Bean and Cheese Burrito Recipe

With just a few steps of stirring together seasoning and refried beans, filling tortillas with cheese and beans, then crisping, you’ve got 4 or more burritos (if you feel like doubling or tripling this recipe) that you can store and freeze for when it’s all just too much.

The best part? It’s so easy to customize to your exact liking, you can make it ahead of time, and I’ve included easy instructions for reheating after frozen!

Two halves of this homemade bean and cheese burrito recipe pulled apart to show melted cheese stretching between it.

Bean and Cheese Burrito Recipe Ingredients

Refried beans
Salsa
Taco seasoning
Burrito-sized tortillas
Mexican-style cheese

Ingredients for the best bean and cheese burrito recipe including flour tortillas, refried beans, cheese, taco seasoning, and salad

How to Make a Bean and Cheese Burrito

We’ll start this bean and cheese burrito recipe by adding refried beans, salsa, and seasonings to a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until well mixed and warmed throughout.

Next, lay tortilla flat onto a work surface, like a cutting board, and divide the cheese equally amongst the centers of each tortilla.

Now, spoon seasoned refried beans over the cheese in a rectangular shape to mimic the final burrito shape.

Two photos showing how to make this authentic bean and cheese burrito recipe - Mexican cheese blend on a tortilla placed on a cutting board and someone spooning refried beans over the cheese

Fold the sides of the tortilla inwards, pinching and flipping the bottom of the tortilla over those sides, rolling into a delicious bean and cheese burrito. Repeat for all tortillas.

Three photos showing how to roll a refried burrito - hands folding in the sides of a tortilla to fold it, then rolling into a burrito.

Set a large skillet over medium high heat, laying two burritos flat onto the skillet, with a bit of space in between. Cook for 2-4 minutes on each side, brushing with oil before flipping. Cook burritos until golden and crisp.

Grilling this recipe on a large skillet until a toasted, crisp exterior is achieved.

How Many Calories in a Bean and Cheese Burrito?

One bean and cheese burrito from this recipe is about 365 calories.

Are bean and cheese burritos healthy?

Bean and cheese burritos can be healthy, depending on the quality and content of the ingredients. For a healthy bean and cheese burrito, you can do the following:

Swap traditional flour tortilla for a whole wheat tortilla, or one made with seeds or even a low carb tortilla.
Make a homemade salsa like this pineapple salsa. It’s made with fresh ingredients and you can choose how much salt to use.
Swap processed refried beans for homemade refried beans or black beans.

A full table set with this easy homemade recipe served on a platter with salsa, guacamole, green onions, and cheese.

Flavor Variations

Cheese: try pepperjack cheese for a spicy kick, or sharp cheddar cheese for extra tang.
Use different seasonings: cajun seasoning is spicier and more flavorful, garlic salt is delish, Italian seasoning can be used for a pizza-inspired burrito
Black Bean Corn Cheese Burritos: swap the traditional pinto refried beans with refried black beans, use black bean and corn salsa
Add Protein: use any kind you’d like, from grilled chicken breast strips to glazed tofu, or salmon bites
Add veggies: if eating right away, wrap in shredded lettuce, or try slicing roasted bell peppers and sliced jalapeños for added crunch and flavor.

Storing and Freezing Bean and Cheese Burritos

For the refrigerator, cool bean and cheese burritos completely, then store in an airtight container for 3-5 days.

For the freezer, cool burritos, the wrap individually in parchment paper and store in a freezer-friendly container for 1-3 months.

To Reheat Burritos

To reheat frozen burritos, wrap one burrito in a paper towel and cook for 2 minutes and 30 seconds in the microwave, flipping halfway through. Adjust as needed for your microwave.
To reheat burritos from the fridge, heat for about 1 minute (depending on the power of your microwave), flipping halfway through.

Stacks of this easy Mexican recipe served with golden brown tortillas, seasoned refried beans, and melted cheese.

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