Bean and Cheese Freezer Burritos

Bean and Cheese Burritos on a white plate.

These Bean and Cheese Freezer Burritos only cost .55 per serving and make a quick and frugal lunch or dinner on the go or at home!

A collage of photos showing how to make bean and cheese freezer burritos.

Bean and Cheese Freezer Burritos (Only .55 per serving!)

 I try not to buy a lot of convenience foods because they’re expensive and usually not healthy, but I also like to have fast and easy options on hand for when we need food in a hurry.

That’s why I whipped up a batch of these bean and cheese freezer burritos mainly for my husband to grab for an easy lunch when he doesn’t have any leftovers to take.

 I’ve been putting off making these for a long time, but once I started it went really quick.

I love filling my freezer with homemade food because it saves me time and money. Plus, it’s healthier for my family than fast food or prepackaged frozen meals.

I bought all of the ingredients at Aldi and ended up spending only .55 per burrito. You could use the small taco size tortillas to make them smaller and even cheaper, but these are for my husband so I went with the medium or burrito size tortilla.

I really love this recipe for Bean and Cheese Burritos because they’re quick and easy to make, plus they make a frugal and filling meal for lunch or dinner and they’re easily portable.

Just heat the frozen burritos in the microwave or toaster oven and you’ve got a homemade meal ready to go anytime. I know you’re going to love this recipe and want to make these burritos again and again. Enjoy!

How to Make Bean and Cheese Freezer Burritos:

makes 12 burritos

Mix beans, cheese and Rotel in a medium sauce pot over low heat until combined and warmed. (If you prefer a thicker filling, then drain the Rotel.)

Cut 12 pieces of foil large enough to wrap burrito and lay them in a stack.

Lay a tortilla on top of the foil stack and add approx. 1/2 cup filling to the center.

Bean and cheese burrito filling on a tortilla.

Fold tortilla into burrito and wrap with foil.

Repeat steps 3 & 4 until all filling is used.

Place burritos in labeled gallon freezer bags and freeze until ready to serve. Burritos will last up to 3 months in the freezer.

For serving:

Remove foil from frozen burrito and cook in the microwave 2-3 minutes or until warmed throughout. You may also cook in a toaster oven at 350 for 15 minutes or until hot in the center.

Bean and Cheese Burritos on a white plate.

 

Want more freezer meal recipes? Here are some of my favorite:

6-Ingredient Freezer Meatloaf
Freezer Chicken and Rice Casserole
Freezer-Friendly Beef and Noodle Casserole
3-Ingredient Strawberry Freezer Jam

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Bean and Cheese Freezer Burritos

Make these bean and cheese freezer burritos for a quick and frugal meal.
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Bean and Cheese Freezer Burritos
Servings: 12 burritos
Calories: 257kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 12 burrito sized tortillas
  • 2 cans refried beans
  • 2 cans Rotel do not drain
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Mix beans, cheese and Rotel in a medium sauce pot over low heat until combined and warmed. (If you prefer a thicker filling, you should drain the Rotel.)
  • Cut 12 pieces of foil large enough to wrap burrito and lay them in a stack.
  • Lay a tortilla on top of the foil stack and add approx. 1/2 cup filling to the center.
  • Fold tortilla into burrito and wrap with foil.
  • Repeat steps 3 & 4 until all filling is used.
  • Place burritos in labeled gallon freezer bags and freeze until ready to serve. Burritos will last up to 3 months in the freezer.

Video

Notes

For serving: Remove foil from frozen burrito and cook in microwave 2-3 minutes or until warmed throughout. You may also cook in a toaster oven at 350 for 15 minutes or until burrito is hot in the middle.

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 530mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 2mg

These bean and cheese freezer burritos are great for busy families. Plus, you can make them for only .55 a piece!

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63 Comments

  1. This is great but I use either extra sharp cheddar or Monterrey Jack Cheese. Also, add chopped onions and a bit of ground taco instead of rotel to make it more authentic.

    4 stars

  2. Just so I make sure to get my ratios correct, how many ounces are the cans of beans you use? Mine look smaller, so I want to adjust as necessary!
  3. I like your site I am 35 living on my own i am a male I want to get some simple cheap meals I can save money to get clothes in go to new york next year I always spend alot money on food can you send me some meals in My email thank in God bless
  4. My husband and I decided to try this first time out using 1can of refried beans, 1can of Rotel with the cheese heating it in the microwave. It came out quite good. We just added some onion powder and some Pico Pica for a little heat. Next time we will do the regular recipe, and freeze some which was the whole point anyway. A keeper I think.

    5 stars

  5. Quite good! Needs salt and pepper, Iโ€™m always suspicious of recipes that donโ€™t call for salt and pepper. But salt, pepper, taco sauce, lots of extra cheese. and these are bomb! I made the refried beans from scratch using some dried beans I had previously cooked and frozen (dried beans are usually cheaper than canned) with garlic, onion, and spices.

    5 stars

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