ENCHILADA-STYLE BURRITOS

Enchilada-Style Burritos image

"Our family loves Mexican food, but I couldn't find a recipe for homemade burritos that we liked as much as the frozen varieties," comments Terry Ann Christensen of Roy, Utah. "So I came up with a not-too-spicy homemade sauce that dresses them up."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

6 frozen prepared bean and cheese burritos
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-3/4 cups water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained, optional
1/3 cup chopped green onions

Steps:

Place frozen burritos in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside. In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until a smooth; gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the tomato sauce, chili powder, bouillon, cumin and salt. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until thickened., Pour over the burritos. Sprinkle with cheese, olives if desired and onions. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 1751mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein.