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Beefy Cheese Burritos; A Delicious Leftover-Makeover

Barbara
Got leftover taco meat? Use it to make these delicious baked burritos that your entire family will devour.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 burritos

Equipment

  • electric hand mixer
  • cookie sheet

Ingredients
  

  • cooking spray
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup prepared salsa
  • 6 6-inch flour tortillas
  • 2 cups prepared ground beef taco meat
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
  • 3 tbsp butter, melted
  • hot sauce, to serve
  • sour cream, to serve

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350℉.
  • Cover a cookie sheet with foil and spray lightly with non-stick spray. Set aside.
  • Place cream cheese and salsa in a mixing bowl. Beat together using a hand blender until smooth and creamy.
  • Place a flour tortilla on your work surface.
  • Spread a layer of the cream cheese/salsa mixture onto the flour tortilla.
  • Top with a ⅓ cup ground beef.
  • Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Roll up the tortilla enclosing the beef/cheese mixture forming a burrito.
  • Place burritos, seam side down, on prepared cookie sheet.
  • Brush each burrito with melted butter.
  • Bake burritos for 20-25 minutes, until heated through and tortillas are a light golden brown.
  • Serve burritos with a side of hot sauce and sour cream if desired.
Keyword cheddar cheese, cream cheese, ground beef, leftover makeover, salsa