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Nobody can pass up a chimichanga, especially if it has Hot Flavor Jimmy Dean® Pork Sausage! This chimichanga recipe comes with extra kick, calling for ground cumin and chili powder. Your mouth (and eyes) will water!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 6 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 cups sour cream
- salt, to taste
Directions
Chimichangas:
In a large skillet, cook sausage, onion, cumin and chili powder over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until meat is thoroughly cooked and no longer pink. Stir in garlic, remove from heat; set aside to cool 5 minutes. Transfer sausage to a large mixing bowl; stir in lime juice and cheese. For each chimichanga, place 2 rounded tablespoons of mixture on egg roll wrapper; roll according to package instructions. To cook: in a wok, Dutch oven or fryer, add oil to a depth of 3 inches; heat to 375 F. Fry 3 or 4 at a time about 3 minutes or until deep golden brown; drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce if desired (see recipe below).
Jalapeño Cream Sauce:
Measure lime juice and jalapeños into a blender; blend until smooth. Add sour cream; mix on low speed until just blended; season to taste with salt; transfer to a serving bowl.
Yield:
Makes 18-24 appetizers; Cream Sause Makes 2-1/4 cups