Make Ahead Bean Burrito Recipe {Freezer Friendly} (2024)

FAQs

Can you pre make burritos and freeze them? ›

Transfer the wrapped burritos to a freezer-safe plastic container or bag. Store in the freezer for up to 6 months (but ideally use within 3 months, or else they might have some freezer burn and off flavors). Reheat the burritos: To reheat a large burrito, unwrap from foil and place on a microwave-safe plate.

The main cause of sogginess in frozen burritos is excess moisture soaking into the tortilla. An easy way to prevent this is to create a barrier between the wetter ingredients and the tortilla. A layer of cheese can work, or a layer of thick, creamy refried beans.

After the burritos have cooled COMPLETELY wrap them in parchment paper and place in a freezer safe container or bag to pull out later. And lastly, if freezing your burritos you will want to make sure to avoid adding avocado, sour cream or lettuce to them.

Wrap them well.

I reheat several in one sitting usually. An alternative means of wrapping is to wrap each one individually in foil or plastic wrap and then store the whole lot in a freezer bag. This method is particularly helpful if you're going to pack a few burritos for work or school.

Food grade materials, such as aluminum foil, heavy freezer-weight plastic bags, heavy plastic wrap and parchment or freezer paper are excellent choices. It is safe to freeze meat or poultry directly in its supermarket wrapping, but this type of wrap is thin and lets air in.

Wrap aluminum foil tightly around each burrito, covering it completely. Place in resealable plastic bags in a single layer. Remove as much air as possible from the bags before sealing. Store in the freezer until ready to reheat.

But here's the secret: Wrap the burrito in a damp paper towel. This will keep the tortilla from drying out in the microwave while steaming the tasty fillings.

Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 7 more. Step 5Wrap each burrito in a layer of plastic wrap, then in a layer of foil. Place in a freezer-safe bag and freeze up to 3 months.

Wrap the burrito in foil.

This does three things: It provides insulation to keep the burrito warm; it helps compact the burrito even more; it gives the person eating the burrito a mold to help keep the burrito together.

It's common for breakfast burritos to be a bit soggy after reheating them, so we suggest that you make sure the eggs (and any other hot fillings) cool down before placing them in the tortilla. Cooling the hot fillings releases moisture prior to rolling them in a tortilla—an important step for preventing sogginess.

How do you freeze and reheat a burrito? ›

Remove as much air as possible from the bags before sealing. Store in the freezer until ready to reheat. Reheat by removing the aluminum foil, placing burrito on a microwave-safe plate, and covering it with a paper towel. Heat in the microwave until evenly warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes.

4. Grease the Foil Before Wrapping. To freeze the burritos, we recommend wrapping them in aluminum foil and sealing them in a zipper-lock bag.