El Monterey

Burrito Bake

By defrosting the burritos in advance, you can have this family-pleasing casserole on the table in 30 minutes.

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

Family Pack of El Monterey Burritos or Chimichangas
(1) 8” x 8” x 3” deep casserole dish and cover
(2) 12 oz. cans red or green enchilada sauce
(1) 11 oz. can Mexican corn, drained
1/2 cup black olives
2 cups shredded Jack and cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Defrost the burritos by placing them in the refrigerator for 8 hours prior or overnight. When burritos are soft cut each burrito in half. Preheat an oven to 375ºF.
  2. Spray inside of casserole with pan release spray. Pour half a can of enchilada sauce in the bottom of the casserole dish. Stand up the burrito halves, cut side down, about 2 inches apart. Add remaining sauce. Spoon corn and olives on top of sauce, in between the burrito halves. Sprinkle the cheese on top.
  3. Bake 20-30 minutes. Allow casserole to rest outside of the oven before serving.

Chef's Tips

  • Serve with or over Mexican rice.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped tomatoes, green onions, or avocados.