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Boudin Chimichangas with Crawfish Cream Sauce: A Must-Try!


  • Author: Jennifer
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Boudin Chimichangas filled with spicy boudin sausage and pepper jack cheese, served with a rich crawfish cream sauce.


Ingredients

  • Boudin sausage (1 lb, casings off)
  • Flour tortillas (6, taco size)
  • Pepper jack cheese sticks (6)
  • Creole seasoning (6 tsp)
  • Oil or butter (for frying)
  • Chopped green onions (garnish)
  • Crawfish tails (12 oz)
  • Half-and-half or heavy cream (1½ cups)
  • Olive oil (2 tbsp)
  • Minced garlic (2 cloves)
  • Butter (1 tbsp)
  • Cajun seasoning (1–2 tsp)
  • Worcestershire sauce (1 tbsp)
  • All-purpose flour (1 tbsp)
  • Dried onion flakes (1 tbsp)
  • Shredded cheddar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep Chimichangas: Warm tortillas. Add boudin, one cheese stick, and 1 tsp Creole seasoning to each. Roll tight and secure with toothpicks.
  2. Fry: Heat oil to 350°F. Fry chimichangas 4–5 minutes until crispy. Let drain.
  3. Make Sauce: Cook garlic in olive oil. Add flour and dried onion; stir to combine. Mix in crawfish and seasoning. Pour in cream and Worcestershire. Simmer until thick. Stir in butter and cheese if using.
  4. Serve: Slice chimichangas. Top with warm crawfish sauce and green onions.

Notes

  • Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying for a crispy texture.
  • Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to taste.
  • Shredded cheddar can be added to the sauce for extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Cajun

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chimichanga with sauce
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Boudin, Chimichangas, Crawfish Cream Sauce, Cajun Recipe