Recipes for Frozen Burrito

Safe ways to use frozen burrito past its expiration date

Cheesy Baked Burrito Casserole

Cheesy Baked Burrito Casserole

A delicious casserole that uses expired frozen burritos, ensuring food safety by baking them at a high temperature.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
35 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 4 expired frozen burritos
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup diced onions
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Remove the frozen burritos from their packaging and place them in a baking dish.
  3. In a bowl, mix together the diced tomatoes, onions, black olives, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spread the tomato mixture over the burritos, ensuring they are fully covered.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the casserole.
  6. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
  9. Serve with additional toppings like sour cream and guacamole, if desired.
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Spicy Burrito Breakfast Scramble

Spicy Burrito Breakfast Scramble

A hearty and flavorful breakfast scramble that repurposes expired frozen burritos into a delicious morning dish.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 2 expired frozen burritos
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup diced onions
  • 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: salsa, sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Remove the frozen burritos from their packaging and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the diced bell peppers and onions to the skillet and cook until they start to soften.
  5. Add the chopped burritos to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and stir everything together.
  7. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are fully cooked and scrambled.
  8. Add the diced tomatoes and shredded cheddar cheese to the skillet, stirring until the cheese melts.
  9. Remove from heat and let it cool for a minute.
  10. Serve the breakfast scramble hot with optional toppings like salsa, sour cream, and chopped fresh cilantro.
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Crispy Frozen Burrito Bowl

Crispy Frozen Burrito Bowl

A flavorful and crispy burrito bowl made with slightly expired frozen burritos.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
30 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 4 slightly expired frozen burritos
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place the frozen burritos on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until crispy.
  3. In the meantime, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add cooked rice, black beans, corn kernels, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
  5. Remove the crispy burritos from the oven and let them cool slightly.
  6. Cut the burritos into bite-sized pieces.
  7. Divide the rice and bean mixture among 4 bowls.
  8. Top with the crispy burrito pieces.
  9. Sprinkle shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, sour cream, and salsa over the bowls.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy!
MexicanBowlsQuick and Easy
⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Frozen Burrito Quesadilla

Frozen Burrito Quesadilla

A quick and cheesy quesadilla made with slightly expired frozen burritos for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 2 slightly expired frozen burritos
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/4 cup diced onions
  • 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2. Place the frozen burritos in the skillet and cook until thawed and heated through, about 5 minutes on each side.
  3. 3. Remove the burritos from the skillet and set aside.
  4. 4. In the same skillet, add the diced onions and bell peppers. Sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. 5. Lay one of the thawed burritos flat on the skillet and sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over it.
  6. 6. Top with the sautéed onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and cilantro.
  7. 7. Place the second thawed burrito on top and press down gently to seal the quesadilla.
  8. 8. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the cheese is melted and the burritos are crispy.
  9. 9. Remove from the skillet and let it cool for a minute.
  10. 10. Cut the quesadilla into wedges and serve with sour cream on the side.
quesadillaMexican cuisine
⚠️Difficulty level: easy

More Recipes You Might Like