Get ready to turn your freezer staples into a family-favorite feast with our Frozen Burrito Casserole! Just toss those frozen burritos into a casserole dish, add some sauce, sprinkle gooey cheese, and voila – dinner magic. This dish is the superhero of busy nights, making life easier without sacrificing taste. So, when life gives you frozen burritos, make a casserole that brings the whole family together at the dinner table!
This burrito casserole using frozen burritos is about to be a game changer in your home!
Frozen burritos are a staple in our freezer. They can easily be heated for breakfast on-the-go, after school, before sports or on an extremely busy day for dinner.
Keep reading to find side dishes to serve alongside, the variety of burrito toppings that elevate the flavor of this dish and step-by-step instructions on how to make frozen burrito casserole.
The next time you need a simple, delicious and family friendly dinner, you will know where to turn!
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Ingredients
- 4 frozen gluten free burritos
- 4 ounces green chilies
- 15 ounces enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
- tomatoes, onions, sour cream, cilantro optional
How To Make
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Place the frozen burritos into the baking pan. Spread the green chilies on top of the burritos. Pour the enchilada sauce on top then cover with shredded cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil then bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.
Garnish with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, sour cream or your favorite toppings if desired.
Serving Suggestions
When serving this recipe using frozen burritos, you may want to complement it with various side dishes to create a well-balanced meal.
Here are some suggestions:
- Mexican Rice: Prepare a simple Mexican rice dish using a microwave rice pouch, red beans and rice, or our instant pot Mexican rice.
- Guacamole: Fresh guac can add a creamy element to the meal. Mash avocados and mix with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime juice and salt to have a batch ready to serve in under 5 minutes.
- Black beans or refried beans: Serve beans on the side to add protein and boost fiber of the meal. You can prepare them plain or seasoned with spices and cheese.
- Corn salsa: A light alternative is a homemade corn salad that also adds a sweet and crunchy contrast.
- Tortilla chips: Serve tortilla chips for some crunch on the side or crush a handful to sprinkle on the top of the casserole.
Recipe Hacks
- Experiment with flavor: Use 4 of the same flavor burrito or place a combination of flavors into the casserole dish.
- Make homemade burritos: If looking for easy homemade burrito recipes to replace the frozen varieties, consider Ground Beef and Bean Burritos, Beef and Cheese Burritos, or Bean and Cheese Burritos.
- Add toppings: Beyond diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, sour cream, consider fresh Pico de Gallo, guacamole, salsa, avocado slices, diced onion or queso for toppings.
- Create a toppings bar: Instead of adding toppings to the casserole, set up a toppings bar with a variety of options to allow everyone to customize their burrito according to their preferences.
- Make it spicy: If your family loves a hint of spice at mealtime then diced jalapenos or hot sauce will do the trick. Add as a topping once the burrito casserole is fully cooked.
- Add more protein: For teens or tweens that crave protein-rich meals, add more protein to this recipe by laying cooked ground beef, shredded chicken, beans or steak strips to the casserole dish.
- Swap the cheese: Mexican style cheese is our go-to for these baked burritos, which can easily be replaced with Colby jack, cheddar, Monterey Jack or a cheese blend if desired.
- Make homemade enchilada sauce: The store-bought cans can be a great time saver, but so can making a homemade sauce in bulk. For a delicious recipe that is also gluten-free, check out our Gluten-Free Enchilada Sauce.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! These frozen burritos do not need to be thawed before cooking. Simply add to the dish frozen, top with remaining ingredients and bake as directed.
This recipe will take approximately 35-40 minutes to bake when placed in a preheated oven.
Yes, you can prepare the casserole, freeze it, and then bake it later. Be sure to tightly wrap it in plastic wrap or foil to prevent freezer burn. We would also recommend baking within 3 months of assembling for best results.
Use a food thermometer to ensure that the internal temperature of the casserole reaches at least 165°F.
If cooking 4 frozen burritos, then a 9×9 baking pan will do the trick. If making a double recipe then consider a larger baking pan because you will not want to stack the burritos while baking.
Storage Instructions
- Allow the baked burrito casserole to cool to room temperature before attempting to place in the fridge or freezer.
- Consider storing in individual portions to make it easier to reheat, especially for young kids.
- It is best to consume casserole stored in the fridge within 3-4 days of baking and within 3 months if the entire casserole is frozen.
- When ready to reheat, transfer to a microwave or oven safe dish to warm until heated through. If frozen, consider thawing overnight then reheating the following day.
Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- Unwrap each burrito, discard the wrapper and place into a casserole dish. After the other ingredients have been poured on top of the burritos, you will want to cover the dish with foil to prevent the cheese from burning.
- When it is time to remove the foil, ask for help to lift the casserole from the oven using oven mitts. Remove the foil carefully then place the dish back into the oven with assistance to continue baking. The last 10 minutes of cooking allows the cheese to melt and become extra gooey.
- While the casserole bakes, help gather all the topping options. Burrito toppings are very similar to taco toppings so consider your favorites then see if you can find those in your freezer, fridge or pantry.
More Easy Casserole Recipes
- Walking Taco Casserole
- Big Mac Casserole
- Crockpot Taco Casserole
- Ham and Potato Casserole
- Beef Enchilada Casserole
- Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Frozen Burrito Casserole Recipe
Equipment
- 9x 9 inch baking pan
Ingredients
- 4 frozen gluten free burritos
- 4 ounces green chilies ✅
- 15 ounces enchilada sauce ✅
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese ✅
- tomatoes, onions, sour cream, cilantro optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Layer the casserole. Place the frozen burritos into the baking pan. Spread the green chilies on top of the burrtios. Pour the enchilada sauce on top then cover with shredded cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
- ⭐️Bake. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil then bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.
- Serve. Garnish with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro and sour cream if desired.
Notes
Toppings
- Diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, sour cream, consider fresh Pico de Gallo, guacamole, salsa, avocado slices, diced onion or queso.
- Instead of adding toppings to the casserole, set up a toppings bar with a variety of options to allow everyone to customize their burrito according to their preferences.
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