Recipe: Burrito Casserole

Sandra Lee cooks semi-homemade food with a Mexican flair.

ByABC News via logo
February 3, 2009, 1:08 PM

Feb. 4, 2009 — -- Food Network star Sandra Lee shows off her semi-homemade prowess on comfort food with a Mexican twist. Check out her Latin-inspired dishes below and click here for more meal ideas from the "GMA" recipe archive.

Makes 6 to 8 servings

1 (32-ounce) package beef and bean burritos, El Monterey

1 (14-ounce) can mild enchilada sauce

1½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, Sargento®

1 (2.25-ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

1½ cups diced tomato

4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce (about 1/2 a head)

1. Line burritos in a single layer in a 13-by-9-inch microwave-safe dish. Microwave burritos on High, for 6 to 8 minutes, or until heated through.

2. Pour enchilada sauce over the burritos. Sprinkle cheese over enchilada sauce. Microwave burritos for 1 to 2 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Spread olives, tomato and lettuce evenly over burritos.

Serve immediately.

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