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huevos-chimichanga

Huevos Chimichanga

Yield: 12 servings

INGREDIENTS WEIGHT MEASURE
Bell pepper and onion blend, frozen (thawed) or fresh 1 lb. 4 cups
Shredded potatoes 1 lb. 4 oz. 4 cups
Butter or oil blend - 1/2 cup
Eggs 1 lb. 12 oz.* 16 large
Cooked sausage chunks (for pizza topping) 1 lb. -
Jack and Cheddar shredded cheese blend 1 lb. 4 cups
Flavored tortillas** Approx. 2 lb. 12 large
Canned cheese sauce - 3 cups
Picante sauce - 3 cups

DIRECTIONS

  • Fry pepper-onion blend in 1/4 cup butter; remove and reserve warm in large bowl.
  • Fry potatoes in 1/4 cup butter until golden brown. Add to peppers; reserve warm.
  • Scramble eggs until firm throughout with no visible liquid egg remaining; stir in sausage.
  • Add scrambled eggs to potato-pepper mixture. Mix in shredded cheeses. Keep warm.
  • Portion about 1 cup egg mixture into each tortilla. Roll up envelope-style, securing with toothpicks or wooden skewers, if needed.
  • Deep fry rolls until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Blend cheese sauce and picante; heat through.
  • Serve about 1/2 cup sauce with each chimichanga. Serve immediately.

*If using frozen or liquid whole egg product.

**Garlic/herb, spinach, tomato, etc.

Note: Do not let uncooked egg mixture remain at room temperature for longer than one hour (including preparation and service time).