Baked Enchilada Beans Recipe
A quick and easy dinner idea, Baked Enchilada Beans are made with homemade, 5-minute enchilada sauce and Mexican cheese, baked in the oven until warm and melty. Turn them into burrito bowls for a delicious healthy dinner!
How to Make the Best Baked Enchilada Beans
These Baked Enchilada Beans are the ultimate comfort food that comes together in just 40 minutes. The combination of tender pinto beans smothered in a rich, homemade enchilada sauce and topped with melty Mexican cheese is simply irresistible. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying meatless meal, this recipe delivers on both flavor and convenience.
What makes this dish special is the homemade enchilada sauce—it takes just 5 minutes to prepare and elevates the beans to restaurant-quality status. The sauce infuses the beans with deep, smoky chili flavor while the fresh oregano adds a bright, herbaceous note that balances the richness perfectly.
Serve these enchilada beans over a bed of yellow rice for a complete burrito bowl experience. Load up with your favorite toppings like creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, and a drizzle of hot sauce. It’s a versatile dish that the whole family will love, and leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day.
Baked Enchilada Beans
A quick and easy dinner idea, Baked Enchilada Beans are made with homemade, 5-minute enchilada sauce and Mexican cheese, baked in the oven until warm and melty. Turn them into burrito bowls for a delicious healthy dinner!
Ingredients
Enchilada Beans
Instructions
Prepare and Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- If making yellow rice, start this first.
- Make the 5-Minute Enchilada Sauce. You can do this up to 4 days ahead.
- Grease a 9x9 inch baking dish, 10-inch cast iron skillet, or 10-inch round cazuela with olive oil. Place the drained beans in the pan and stir with the enchilada sauce. You want roughly ½ cup enchilada sauce per 1½ cups of beans—quite saucy. Taste for salt and add more if needed. Stir in the oregano. Sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake uncovered on the middle rack of the oven until the beans are heated through and the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.
Serve
- To create the bowl, first spoon the rice in the bowl, add the saucy beans, and arrange fresh ingredients over top. Serve with sour cream and hot sauce.
Notes
- For the best flavor, make the homemade 5-minute enchilada sauce instead of using store-bought.
- Great toppings include diced avocado, fresh cilantro, pickled jalapeños, and a squeeze of lime.
- These beans also work wonderfully as a side dish or can be used as a filling for burritos and tacos.
