Cheesy Bean Burrito Bites

These Cheesy Bean Burrito Bites are a delicious and quick vegetarian snack or appetizer, perfect for parties or a light meal. Soft tortillas are filled with a savory mixture of refried beans, corn, spices, and plenty of melted cheese, then baked until golden and crispy.

Ingredients

• 8 small flour tortillas (6-inch)
• 0.75 cup canned refried beans
• 0.5 cup canned corn, drained
• 0.25 cup finely diced red onion
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves (plus more for garnish)
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, combine 0.75 cup canned refried beans, 0.5 cup canned corn, 0.25 cup finely diced red onion, 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves, 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin, 0.25 teaspoon chili powder, 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder, 0.25 teaspoon salt, and 0.125 teaspoon black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
3. Lay out 8 small flour tortillas on a clean surface. Spread about 1.5 tablespoons of the bean mixture evenly over each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges.
4. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of 1.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the bean mixture on each tortilla.
5. Carefully roll up each tortilla tightly to form a mini burrito.
6. Once all tortillas are rolled, cut each rolled tortilla into 3 or 4 equal 'bites' or pinwheels. You should have approximately 24-32 bites depending on how many you cut each tortilla into.
7. Arrange the burrito bites cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops of the bites with 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Carefully remove from the oven. Garnish with 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves and serve immediately with your favorite salsa or sour cream.

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