Friday, October 23, 2009

Family Sized Baked Burrito

Can you tell I'm starving already today? It's only 10am and I'm seriously wishing it was lunchtime.

However, this recipe is fantastic for a family dinner. One giant burrito that can be shared by all! No need to fill and fold individual burritos!

Family Sized Baked Burrito
2 roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
3 C cooked chicken, diced
1/2 C chopped onion - you all know how I feel about it
1/2 lime
3/4 C thick and chunky salsa
1 T southwestern seasoning
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 1/2 C shredded Co-Jack cheese
4 burrito-size flour tortillas (11inches)
1 can (9oz) bean dip
Assorted toppings like shredded lettice, sliced black olives, cilantro, etc

Preheat oven to 425. Slice tomatoes and set aside. Dice chicken. Chop onion if you plan to use it. Juice lime with a citrus press into a large bowl. Add chicken, onion, salsa, garlic and seasoning. Microwave mixture for 3 minutes or until chicken is hot, stirring occasionally. Then stir in 1/2 C of the cheese.

This way, the filling is warm, melts the cheese a bit and acts like glue, keeping this filling where it needs to be.

On a round pizza pan or stone arrange the tortillas in an overlapping circular pattern, covering the entire surface of your pan. Start in the center and spread the bean dip over the tortillas. This sticks them all together. Spread it out in a 10x10 inch square. Spoon the chicken mixture evenly over the bean dip. Fold the edges of the tortillas over the filling in an envelope pattern.

Arrange 16 tomato slices over the top in rows. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top, covering completely. Bake 18-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are browned.

Cut into rectangles and serve with toppings of your choice!

Enjoy!

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