Santa Fe Burrito Bake Recipe

Name: Santa Fe Burrito Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 1 1/2 lbs ground chicken or 1 1/2 lbs ground pork; 1 cup water; 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, undrained; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix; 2 cups crushed corn flakes or 2 cups breadcrumbs, crushed to 3/4 c; 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 teaspoon margarine, melted; chili powder; salsa; sour cream

Servings: persons

1 1/2 1 1/2 lbs ground chicken or 1 1/2 lbs ground pork
1 cup water
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, undrained
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
2 cups crushed corn flakes or 2 cups breadcrumbs, crushed to 3/4 c
1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon margarine, melted
chili powder
salsa
sour cream

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
In a large skillet over medium heat cook meat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in water, chilies & seasoning mix. Add cereal, stirring until well combined; set aside.
3
Roll bread dough into a 15x10-inch rectangular.
4
Spread 2 cups meat mixture in a 4-inch wide strip lengthwise down center of dough. Top with cheese. Cover with remaining meat.
5
Bring both sides of dough up over filling. Seal top & sides well. Place seam side down on ungreased cookie sheet.
6
Brush with margarine. Sprinkle with chili powder.
7
Bake 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
8
Slice & serve with salsa and sour cream.
9
Decorating tip: cut 1 inch strip from short side of dough: reserve.
10
Decorate loaf with small cutouts made with reserved dough before brushing with margarine.

390

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 1 1/2 lbs ground chicken or 1 1/2 lbs ground pork, 1 cup water, 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, undrained, 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix, and more.

Yes, Santa Fe Burrito Bake falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Santa Fe Burrito Bake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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