Cheese Chorizo Burritos

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Cheese & Chorizo Burritos
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
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Ingredients:
Onion-Chili Relish* (recipe follows)

24
corn tortillas (4-inch diameter) or 6 flour tortillas (8-inch diameter), cut into quarters

8
ounces queso Chihuahua or Monterey Jack cheese

4
to 6 ounces chorizo

Chilies for garnish



Preparation:
1.
Prepare Onion-Chili Relish.

2.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap tortillas in foil.

3.
Cut cheese into very thin slices. Divide slices evenly among 4 to 6 small, ovenproof plates. (Or, place slices in 1 large, shallow casserole.)

4.
Remove and discard casing from chorizo. Heat medium skillet over high heat until hot. Reduce heat to medium. Crumble chorizo into skillet. Brown 6 to 8 minutes; stir to separate meat. Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Keep warm.

5.
Bake cheese 3 minutes. Place tortillas in oven; continue baking 4 minutes more or until cheese is melted.

6.
Place tortillas in serving bowl; sprinkle chorizo evenly over cheese. To serve, spoon cheese mixture onto tortillas and top with relish; fold tortilla around filling. Garnish, if desired.





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