Cinco De Mayo

Well when I was looking for new recipes to try this week.....of course on Kraft.com....my new favorite place to get recipes....who would have known what a treasure I had stumbled upon. If you haven't checked it out I highly suggest it. Lots of recipes had a Mexican flare this week because as I'm sure you're all aware today is Cinco de Mayo. So in honor I'm featuring a new favorite recipe of Eric and I's.....however, I altered the recipe because the original called for me to fry them......and how could I fry something after my post yesterday.....Eric did beg to register for a deep fryer.....he didn't win that one :-) SO I baked them and they turned out SUPER YUMMY!!!

Chimichangas

1 lb. ground beef

1/2 cup finely chopped onions

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp. dried oregano leaves

1 tsp. crushed red pepper

8 Flour Tortillas (we used whole wheat.....of course)

6 oz. VELVEETA, cut into 8 slices

1/4 cup oil

1/4 cup Sour Cream

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

BROWN meat in large skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Add onions, garlic, oregano and pepper; mix well. Cook until onions are tender, stirring occasionally; drain.

PLACE 1/4 cup meat mixture onto center of each tortilla; top with VELVEETA. Fold in all sides of tortillas to completely enclose filling; secure with wooden toothpicks. Place in single layer on baking sheet; Brush tops with oil.

PREHEAT OVEN to 350 degree F. Bake until golden brown around 15-20 minutes. Remove toothpicks. Serve topped with sour cream and cilantro.

If you must fry your chimichangas click here for the original recipe.....but I'm watching you ;-)

ENJOY!! HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO!

P.S. I really think you should try this simple but delicious recipe....okay thanks!