CHEESY CHIMICHANGAS

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When I was growing up, our family would travel from our home in New York to visit Grandma in Arizona. That's where I first sampled these chimichangas. My husband loves them.-Deborah Martin, Grand Prairie, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 large onions, chopped
2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
12 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Canola oil
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa, divided
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
Shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes
Sour cream and guacamole, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in garlic salt and pepper., Brush one side of each tortilla with oil. Spoon 1/4 cup beef mixture off-center on oiled side of tortillas. Top with 1 tablespoon each of salsa, cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Secure with toothpicks; place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Brush with oil , Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Remove toothpicks., Serve chimichangas on a bed of lettuce and tomato. Spoon remaining salsa over chimichangas. Serve with sour cream and guacamole if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 955mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Akmal Sajjad
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I love this recipe!


Wario Sara
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These chimichangas are the perfect party food. They are easy to make and they can be served with a variety of dipping sauces.


Toka Shaban
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I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. I can make the chimichangas in the morning and then bake them for dinner.


Jahan Eity
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These chimichangas are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They are so delicious that they won't even notice the vegetables.


Dn Adhikari
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I love that this recipe is so easy to follow. Even a beginner cook can make these chimichangas.


minjaz sordar
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These chimichangas are the perfect comfort food. They are cheesy, gooey, and delicious.


Barbara W
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I love making these chimichangas for my family. They are always a hit and they are so easy to make.


Nawaraj Parajuli
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These cheesy chimichangas are the perfect party food. They are easy to make and they can be served with a variety of dipping sauces.


RobloxPlayer joklasi
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I made these chimichangas for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Abba Emmanuel Skyb
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These chimichangas are a great way to use up leftover chicken or beef. They are also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Nimali Priyadarshani
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I love this recipe because it is so versatile. I can use different fillings and toppings to create different flavors of chimichangas.


Bibek shah
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These cheesy chimichangas are the perfect comfort food. They are easy to make and they are always a hit with my family.


Jay H Rajput
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I made these chimichangas for my kids and they loved them! They are so easy to make and they are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Bacho mwintiro Peter
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chimichangas turned out great! They were crispy and delicious. I served them with sour cream and guacamole and they were a hit.


Md shihab Molla
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These chimichangas were delicious! The cheese was melted and gooey, and the chicken was flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Heather Hayford
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I love this recipe! The chimichangas are always a hit with my family and friends. They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Malika Elallaoui
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These cheesy chimichangas were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I used a store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time and they still turned out great. I will definitely be making these again.


Jasbir Nicholas (Jazz,)
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I made these chimichangas for my family and they loved them! The recipe was easy to follow and the chimichangas turned out crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


S K S I A M V A I
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These cheesy chimichangas were a hit at our dinner party! The flavors were amazing and the chimichangas were cooked to perfection. We will definitely be making these again.