Cheesy Black Bean and Corn Burrito Bake
This Cheesy Black Bean and Corn Burrito Bake is a delightful and hearty dish that combines the rich flavors of black beans, sweet corn, and creamy chipotle sour cream, all wrapped in soft flour tortillas. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep, this recipe can be assembled up to 8 hours in advance and chilled until you're ready to bake. When it's time to eat, just bring the dish to room temperature and pop it in the oven. The result is a savory, satisfying bake that’s topped with zesty salsa and melted Monterey Jack cheese, making it a hit with the entire family. Serve it with a fresh green salad or some avocado slices for a complete meal!
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Servings
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Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
Chipotle chile in adobo
1 (chopped finely)
Reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup
Black beans
1 (15 ounce) can (rinsed and drained, divided)
Frozen whole kernel corn
1 cup (thawed)
Flour tortillas
4 (8 inch)
Salsa
1 cup
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the reduced-fat sour cream and the chopped chipotle chile. Allow it to rest for about 10 minutes to enhance the flavors.
3
In a food processor, add half of the drained black beans and process them until they are finely chopped. Combine the processed beans with the remaining whole black beans and the thawed corn in the sour cream mixture. Stir well to mix thoroughly.
4
Lay out the flour tortillas on a clean surface. Spoon approximately 1/2 cup of the bean mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll the tortillas tightly and place them seam side down in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish that has been lightly coated with cooking spray.
5
Spread the salsa evenly over the top of the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
6
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the dish is heated through. Remove the foil during the last 5 minutes of baking to allow the cheese to get bubbly and golden.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this recipe?
The recipe is called Cheesy Black Bean and Corn Burrito Bake.
How many tortillas are needed for this bake?
You will need 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas.
Can I prepare this burrito bake in advance?
Yes, it can be assembled up to 8 hours in advance and chilled until you are ready to bake.
What should I do if the dish has been refrigerated?
Bring the dish to room temperature before placing it in the oven.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
What type of beans are used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for one 15-ounce can of black beans, rinsed and drained.
How are the black beans prepared for the filling?
Half of the beans are processed in a food processor until finely chopped, while the other half remain whole.
What kind of corn is used in the filling?
Use 1 cup of frozen whole kernel corn that has been thawed.
What is the base of the creamy sauce?
The base is 1/2 cup of reduced-fat sour cream.
What ingredient provides the smoky heat in the sauce?
One finely chopped chipotle chile in adobo provides the heat.
How long should the sour cream and chipotle mixture rest?
Allow the mixture to rest for about 10 minutes to enhance the flavors.
How much filling should I put in each tortilla?
Spoon approximately 1/2 cup of the bean and corn mixture down the center of each tortilla.
What size baking dish is required?
Use an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
How should the tortillas be placed in the dish?
Roll them tightly and place them seam side down.
Should the baking dish be greased?
Yes, the dish should be lightly coated with cooking spray.
What is used as a topping before baking?
Spread 1 cup of salsa and 1/2 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the top.
What type of cheese is used?
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese is recommended.
How long does the dish need to bake?
Bake for a total of 20 minutes or until heated through.
Should I cover the dish while it is in the oven?
Yes, cover the dish with aluminum foil for the first 15 minutes of baking.
How do I get the cheese bubbly and golden?
Remove the aluminum foil during the last 5 minutes of baking.
Is this recipe vegetarian?
Yes, this recipe is vegetarian as it uses black beans and corn as the primary proteins.
What are some suggested side dishes?
Serve it with a fresh green salad or avocado slices.
What is the overall flavor profile?
It is savory and satisfying with smoky chipotle, sweet corn, and zesty salsa flavors.
How many flour tortillas does this recipe yield?
The recipe yields 4 filled tortillas.
What type of cuisine is this recipe?
This is classified as Mexican cuisine.
Can I use a food processor for this recipe?
Yes, a food processor is used to chop half of the black beans.
What size tortillas are best?
The recipe specifies 8-inch flour tortillas.
What kind of sour cream is recommended?
Reduced-fat sour cream is suggested for this recipe.
How much salsa is needed?
One cup of salsa is spread over the top of the burritos.
Is this recipe good for meal prep?
Yes, it is tagged for meal prep and is very easy to assemble.