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Burrito Bake

Name: Burrito Bake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1 envelope taco seasoning; 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls; 1 to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 to 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; Optional toppings: Chopped green pepper, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and sliced ripe olives

74 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Dec. 31, 2022

Back when I was in college, my roommate would frequently make this economical baked burrito casserole. It's so easy to put together, and one serving goes a long way. —Cindee Ness, Horace, North Dakota

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 to 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Optional toppings: Chopped green pepper, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and sliced ripe olives

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add beans, onion and taco seasoning.
Unroll crescent roll dough. Press onto bottom and up the sides of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; seal seams and perforations.
Spread beef mixture over crust; sprinkle with cheeses. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, about 30 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with toppings.

Test Kitchen Tips

Using lean ground beef in the burrito instead of beef that’s 80% lean saves 45 calories per 4-ounce serving of beef. Lean ground beef is also 29% lower in saturated fat.

Sharp cheddar cheese has been aged longer than regular cheddar. As cheese ages, its flavor becomes more pronounced. Using aged cheese in a recipe can add complexity and rich flavor, even to humble favorites like mac ’n’ cheese.

These are the best and easiest baked dinners to make tonight.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 509 calories, 29g fat (12g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 1403mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein.

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