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Make-Ahead Burritos

Name: Make-Ahead Burritos
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 16 burritos.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 3 cups shredded cooked chicken or beef; 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa; 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained; 1 envelope burrito seasoning; 1/2 cup water; 16 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed; 16 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 5-inch x 1/2-in. strips

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. + freezing Bake: 50 min.

Makes

16 burritos

We have two children who keep us busy, so I love meals I can just pull out of the freezer. The burritos are wrapped individually so it's easy to take out only the number you need. I serve them with canned refried beans and Spanish rice from a boxed mix. —Jennifer Shafer, Durham, North Carolina.

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Ingredients

3 cups shredded cooked chicken or beef
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1 envelope burrito seasoning
1/2 cup water
16 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
16 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 5-inch x 1/2-in. strips

Directions

In a large skillet, combine the meat, salsa, beans, chilies, seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until heated through.
Spoon about 1/3 cup off-center on each tortilla; top with a cheese strip. Fold edge of tortilla nearest filling over to cover. Fold ends of tortilla over filling and roll up. Wrap individually in aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 2 months.
To use frozen burritos: Place foil packets on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes or until heated through. If thawed, bake for 25-30 minutes.

To use frozen burritos: Place foil packets on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes or until heated through. If thawed, bake for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 345 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 846mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 fat.

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