Q1: What is the absolute best way to fold a burrito so that the fillings don't fall out?

The classic restaurant-style fold is simple! First, fold the bottom third of your tortilla up and snugly over the filling. Then, fold the two sides in, one over the other. Finally, continue to roll the burrito up from the bottom. For this specific recipe's "open-top" style, the simple fold-from-the-bottom-and-sides method is perfect.

Q2: What is Cotija cheese, and is there a good substitute?

Cotija is a classic, hard, and crumbly cow's milk cheese from Mexico. It has a wonderfully salty and slightly funky flavor and does not melt, but rather softens. If you cannot find it, the best and most readily available substitutes are a crumbled feta cheese or a shredded Monterey Jack cheese .

Q3: Can I make these burritos ahead of time?

These burritos are at their absolute best when they are assembled and served fresh so that the lettuce stays crisp. However, for a fantastic time-saving trick, you can prepare the entire bean and bacon filling and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This makes the final assembly and griddling incredibly fast.

Q4: What is the best way to warm flour tortillas so they are soft and pliable?

The griddle method in this recipe is fantastic. You can also wrap a stack of tortillas in a slightly damp paper towel and microwave them for about 30-60 seconds , or you can warm them one at a time for about 10-15 seconds per side in a hot, dry skillet on the stovetop.

Q5: Can I add rice to these burritos?

Of course! A scoop of your favorite cooked white rice, brown rice, or a cilantro-lime rice would be a delicious and hearty addition to the filling.

The Easiest Cheesy Bean & Bacon Burritos (15-Minute Recipe!)

An easy recipe for griddle-cooked burritos filled with refried beans, bacon, and cheese. The simple filling is made by mixing canned refried beans with salsa. Flour tortillas are warmed on a griddle, then topped with the bean mixture, crumbled Cotija or Monterey Jack cheese, and crispy, cooked bacon. They are heated on the griddle until the tortillas begin to crisp, then finished with fresh shredded lettuce and more salsa before being folded and served.

Author: Evelyn

Ingredients

1 can (16 ounces) fat-free refried beans
1/2 cup salsa, divided
4 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese or shredded Monterey Jack cheese
3 bacon strips, cooked and coarsely chopped
2 cups shredded lettuce

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix the refried beans and 1/4 cup of the salsa until blended.
Place the tortillas on a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and cook for 1 minute.
Turn the tortillas over. Spread the bean mixture onto the centers of the warm tortillas.
Top the bean mixture with the cheese and the chopped bacon.
Continue to cook for 1-2 minutes longer, until the tortillas begin to crisp and the cheese is melted.
Remove the tortillas from the griddle. Immediately top them with the shredded lettuce and the remaining 1/4 cup of salsa.
To serve, fold the bottom and sides of each tortilla over the filling to create a burrito.

Notes

This is a very quick meal, using convenient ingredients like canned refried beans and pre-cooked bacon.
The burritos are assembled open-faced on the griddle, which crisps the tortilla and melts the cheese.
The fresh lettuce is added at the very end, after the burrito is removed from the heat, to ensure it stays crisp.

Find it online: https://cookupjoy.com/bean-bacon-burritos/