I didn't either...
But apparently, a chimichanga is a burrito that has been deep-fried.
As amazing as a true, deep-fried, chimichanga probably is, I don't think I have ever had one. I prefer mine baked. So does it make it a baked burrito? Or a baked chimichanga?
I'm going to go with chimichanga. Mostly because I like saying it...with an accent...because I can.
Baked Chimichangas
Ingredients:
1 lb. ground turkey (cooked)
2/3 c. salsa
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp salt
4 oz. cream cheese
1 T chilies in adobo
1 c. shredded cheese
8-10 flour tortillas
1/4 c. melted butter
Directions:
Preheat oven to 475.
Combine cooked turkey, salsa, cumin, oregano and salt in a saute pan. Simmer for 5 minutes or until most of the liquid is gone. In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese and chilies in adobo until smooth. Add meat mixture and mix thoroughly.
Brush each tortilla with melted butter and spoon 1/3 c. mixture onto the unbuttered side. Roll and tuck ends like a burrito and place seam-side down on a silpat lined cookie sheet.
Top each with 2 Tbs shredded cheese and bake for 13 minutes or until golden brown.
You can serve these with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes, whatever your heart desires!
Enjoy!
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