Description
Boudin Chimichangas with Crawfish Cream Sauce are a delightful twist on traditional Tex-Mex fare, combining crispy tortillas filled with flavorful boudin sausage and gooey pepper jack cheese, all smothered in a decadent crawfish cream sauce. Perfect for family gatherings, game nights, or cozy dinners at home, these chimichangas promise to impress every palate with their rich Cajun-inspired flavors. Whether enjoyed as a main course or an appetizer, this dish is easy to prepare and sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Elevate your dining experience by garnishing with fresh ingredients and pairing with delicious dips!
Ingredients
- Boudin sausage (1 lb, casings off)
- Flour tortillas (6)
- 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)
- Cajun seasoning (1–2 tsp)
Instructions
- Warm flour tortillas for flexibility. Place ⅙ of the boudin sausage and one pepper jack cheese stick in each tortilla, sprinkle with Creole seasoning, roll tightly, and secure with toothpicks.
- Heat oil in a frying pan to 350°F. Fry chimichangas for 4–5 minutes until golden brown and crispy; drain on paper towels.
- In another pan, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic. Add flour and dried onion flakes; stir well. Mix in crawfish tails and Cajun seasoning. Gradually add half-and-half while stirring until thickened. Stir in butter before serving.
- Slice chimichangas diagonally, drizzle with crawfish cream sauce, and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg