I just take a slice of bread and lightly butter one side with butter or margarine and turn it buttered side down in a fry pan, leave it until a light golden brown and just sprinkle garlic on the buttered-toasted side to taste, depending on how much you like garlic. This is good on a hot day, as there no heating up an oven, just one burner on the stove top, or an electric griddle. They come out perfect, unless you wait too long before removing :-)
A chimichanga is a popular Southwestern dish that’s almost identical to a burrito, except it's deep-fried. (Here are other Southwest recipes to try!)
Are chimichangas authentic Mexican food?
Many people say that chimichangas are a Mexican-American fusion dish. Chimichangas are based on Mexican burritos but are said to have been invented in Arizona, where a Mexican restaurant owner named Woody Johnson would deep-fry leftover burritos as an experiment.
What goes good with chimichangas?
Chimichangas are best served with guacamole, sour cream and salsa! (Try our Homemade Guacamole and Mexican Homemade Salsa for an entirely home-cooked meal.) You can also add rice and beans on the side.
Everyone in my family loves when I make this dinner...even my kids! What's great about this recipe is that you can add vegetables you have on hand to make it heartier, such as corn, peas, or diced red bell pepper.