Description
This Burrito Ring recipe creates a visually stunning and deliciously satisfying dish, perfect for gatherings or a fun family meal. Soft flour tortillas are filled with seasoned shredded chicken, refried beans, and cheese, then rolled into bundles and arranged in a circular pattern. Baked to golden perfection with melted queso cheese on top, this dish is served warm with guacamole, salsa, or a secret sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 10 soft taco size flour tortillas
- 4-5 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1-2 cans refried beans
- Shredded cheese – Mexican blend, amount as desired
- 8 ounce bag shredded queso quesadilla cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to get it ready for baking the burrito ring.
- Prepare Chicken: Prepare the shredded chicken as desired and mix in the taco seasoning packet, adding a little water if needed to combine the flavors well.
- Heat Beans: Warm up the refried beans until they are heated through and easy to spread.
- Cut Tortillas: Cut each flour tortilla in half to create manageable pieces for the burrito bundles.
- Assemble Burrito Bundles: On a cutting board, place a scoop of refried beans, some shredded chicken, and a sprinkle of Mexican blend cheese in the center of each tortilla half.
- Roll Tortillas: Roll each filled tortilla half into a cone shape, securing the fillings inside to form individual burrito bundles.
- Prepare Pie Dish: Spray a pie dish with nonstick spray and place a small bowl in the center to hold the shape while arranging bundles.
- Arrange Bundles: Place 12 burrito bundles around the small bowl in the dish to form the first layer of the ring.
- Add Cheese Layer: Sprinkle half of the shredded queso quesadilla cheese evenly over the arranged bundles.
- Top Layer: Arrange the remaining 8 burrito bundles on top of the first layer, filling the ring.
- Final Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the remaining queso cheese evenly over the top layer of burrito bundles.
- Remove Center Bowl: Carefully remove the small bowl from the center of the dish to reveal the ring shape.
- Bake: Bake the burrito ring in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until cheese is melted and the ring is heated through.
- Prepare Dips: While baking, prepare guacamole, salsa, or a secret sauce to serve alongside the burrito ring.
- Serve: Remove the burrito ring from the oven and serve immediately, optionally adding extra chicken or beans on the side.
Notes
- Store leftover burrito bundles in a ziplock bag in the refrigerator and reheat them in the microwave for a quick snack or meal.
- Using a nonstick spray in the pie dish prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- If desired, add fresh vegetables or hot sauce to the fillings to customize flavor and heat.
- Make extra refried beans to serve on the side as a hearty accompaniment.
- This recipe works well for gatherings, as the burrito ring is easy to share and visually appealing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
