Description
Boudin Chimichangas with Crawfish Cream Sauce is a delightful dish that captures the essence of Cajun cuisine in every bite. These crispy tortilla rolls are generously filled with spicy boudin sausage and creamy pepper jack cheese, then topped with a rich crawfish cream sauce that elevates the flavors to new heights. Perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also offers an explosion of taste that will impress your guests. In just 35 minutes, you can serve up this comforting dish that showcases the bold and vibrant flavors characteristic of Southern cooking.
Ingredients
- Spicy boudin sausage (1 lb, casings off)
- Flour tortillas (6, taco size)
- Pepper jack cheese sticks (6)
- Crawfish tails (12 oz)
- Half-and-half or heavy cream (1½ cups)
- Olive oil (2 tbsp)
- Minced garlic (2 cloves)
- Creole seasoning (6 tsp)
- Chopped green onions (garnish)
Instructions
- Warm the tortillas in a skillet until pliable.
- Place about ⅙ of the boudin, one pepper jack cheese stick, and 1 tsp Creole seasoning onto each tortilla, then roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Heat oil in a frying pan to 350°F and fry chimichangas for 4–5 minutes until golden brown.
- For the sauce, sauté minced garlic in olive oil, add flour and onion flakes, then stir in crawfish tails and half-and-half. Simmer until thickened.
- Serve chimichangas sliced in half, topped with warm crawfish cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding vegetables like bell peppers into the filling for extra flavor. Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of Creole seasoning based on your heat preference.