EASY MAKE-AHEAD CHIMICHANGAS FOR KIDS

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Easy Make-Ahead Chimichangas for Kids image

Not to spicy for those little ones. Freezes Great! Super easy to prepare, and everyone loves them.

Provided by Salt Lake Meal Swap

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 16 chimichangas

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb cooked pork or 1 lb cooked chicken
16 ounces mild salsa
16 ounces refried beans (fat-free will work)
128 inches flour tortillas
1 lb four-cheese Mexican blend cheese

Steps:

  • Assembly and Baking Directions: Shred chicken (or crumble ground beef). You should have about 3 cups. In bowl combine chicken, salsa, beans, and cheese.
  • Place bag of tortillas in Microwave until warmed through.
  • Spread out tortillas individually on a clean dry surface.
  • Fill individual tortillas with 1/2 cup filling mixture.
  • Fold up bottom.
  • Fold in one side and squish it around the filling, and roll it up.
  • Freezing and Cooking Directions: Spread out chimi's on cookie sheet and flash freeze for about two hours.
  • Gather up frozen chimi's and place in gallon size freezer bag together.
  • Great for individual lunches.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 30-40 minute OR heat them in 1/4 inches deep oil in skillet for approximately 18 minute over med-LOW heat.
  • Turn them once and watch them carefully.
  • Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.4, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 54.5, Sodium 992, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.4, Protein 20.4

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