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Burrito Casserole

Barbara
This is the perfect meal when you want to get a tasty dinner on the table but you're too tired to spend more than 5 minutes in the kitchen.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 frozen chicken burritos
  • 1 can enchilada sauce, green or red
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
  • sour cream, to serve
  • garnish with chopped cilantro, optional

Instructions
 

  • Pour 1/2 cup enchilada sauce in the bottom of a casserole dish to coat.
  • Place burritos in the casserole dish in a single layer.
  • Pour remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the burritos to cover completely.
  • Cover casserole dish with foil.
  • Bake for 40 minutes at 375°.
  • Remove foil and top casserole evenly with shredded cheese.
  • Return casserole dish to the oven and continue to bake until cheese has completely melted, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Turn oven to broil and cook an additonal 3-5 minutes until cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown slightly.
  • Allow casserole to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Top with a dollop of sour cream and garnish with chopped Cilantro to serve.
Keyword burrito, chicken, mexican casserole