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Jimmy Dean Mini Sausage Chimichangas

By: Jimmy Dean 
"These deep-fried chimichangas are filled with a spicy mixture of cheese and sausage."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 5.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 18 to 24 appetizers
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package Hot Flavor Jimmy Dean Hot Pork Sausage
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 4 ounces Mexican style shredded cheese
  • 1 (16 ounce) package egg roll wrappers
  • 1 cup canola oil

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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).

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2006 by MSACEBAKER   view full review
Everyone loves these! first time i made them, it was for a party and 5 minutes in through the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2007 by Brenda Lee   view full review
I used wonton wrappers. They were a big hit at the party. Fried up very quickly in the wonton...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2006 by JODIGIFFORD   view full review
Made them for visiting family and they loved them. Not too difficult to make. It is kind of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2006 by VORCHA   view full review
This are really easy to whip out. After trying the first time, I now make a point to make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2006 by Kimberly   view full review
These are soooo good!! I made them for a cookout & they we're gone in no time. Perfect size...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2006 by V29578   view full review
WONDERFUL, THANK YOU

 

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