Crispy Cheesy Bean Tacos
It’s one of our easiest and tastiest taco recipes! These Crispy Cheesy Bean Tacos are packed full of plant protein with plenty of cheese and a crispy crust and can be ready and on the table in under 20 minutes!
Bring on the tacos! Especially the ones that are ready fast and that the whole family will love. Our Crispy Cheesy Bean Tacos are both! They were inspired by a school lunch that my kiddos love, bean and cheese burritos, with our own healthier homemade and from scratch twists, of course, thanks to our Refried Beans From Scratch served with our (award-winning) Roasted Tomato Salsa and our Fresh Spinach Guacamole!
Ingredients Needed
- Refried Beans – While you can use canned, but we highly recommend making your own!
- Flour Tortillas – Street Taco size is our favorite for these, but you can also use 6 in (often labeled fajita-sized) flour tortillas, but we prefer them smaller. Or go the extra mile by making your own!
- Cheddar Cheese – Cheddar is our favorite, but you can also use your favorite Mexican blend or a mixture of cheddar and mozzarella. Whatever’s your go-to for tacos!
SO Easy to Make
One of the best things about these Crispy Cheesy Bean Tacos is that they are an ideal weeknight meal because they are so simple to make! Line up your tortillas, add refried beans and cheese, and gently fold closed.
Then it’s just a matter of adding extra cheese and baking and then until crispy!
Crispy Cheesy Bean Tacos! Stuffed with our new favorite Refried Beans From Scratch canned replacement and super crispy cheesy shell!
Crispppppyyy goodness.
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Serve these bad boys with our Roasted Tomato Salsa and our Fresh Spinach Guacamole and you have a healthy and hearty well-balanced meal!
Recipe Tips
Of course! 1 can of refried beans is just under 2 cups of beans so you can use 1 16 oz can to substitute our homemade refried beans, although the amount of beans in each taco will be slightly less.
Baking these cheesy bean tacos will ensure that they’re all nice and crispy and that you’ll be able to get them all out on the table at the same time. But you can also crisp these up on the stovetop in a skillet.
We recommend this for any time you’re using cheese that you want the ultimate melt from. Preshredded cheeses have anti-clumping agents added to them, which keeps it all separate in the package, but also limits how ooey gooey melty your cheese will get.
These tacos are a great base for all sauces or toppings you’d like to add! Salsa, pico de gallo, sour cream, fresh cilantro, your favorite guacamole, cotija, salsa verde, poblano sauce, the possibilities are endless!
Enjoy! As always, if you make this recipe or any of my others, I love to hear what you think! Leave a comment below, email me, or you can find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!
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Crispy Cheesy Bean Tacos
Equipment
- Oil Sprayer optional
Ingredients
- 12 flour tortillas street taco size
- 2 cups refried beans
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- salsa
- limes
- cilantro
- guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and spray a large baking sheet with oil to grease.
- Fill Tacos: Line a baking sheet with 12 street taco sized flour tortillas. Add 1/8 of a cup of refried beans to the lower half of each taco. Sprinkle the top of each of the beans with some cheddar cheese. Fold over the top of the tortilla and gently press to close. Sprinkle with more cheese on top of each taco.
- Bake: Add tray to the middle rack of the oven and bake for 10-11 minutes.
- Serve with salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or your other favorite taco toppings!
