My own dear mom, Mamatouille the First, got me a subscription to Taste of Home's Quick Cooking magazine back in 2002 (now it's apparently called Simple and Delicious). I found this wraps recipe in their January/February issue and I've never looked back--I make it for all kinds of gatherings and I always, without fail, get asked for the recipe. So this time it goes out to Takako and Chisa. This one's for you!You'll need:
1 package (8 oz. or 230 g) cream cheese, softened (if you forget to leave it out for a while, just give it a quick zap in the microwave)
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
1 package (8 oz.) imitation crabmeat (you know, krab with a "k"), flaked
8 flour tortillas (10 inches or 25 cm) - I always use 5 tortillas because that's how many fit rolled up in my baby oven
salsa
(I also add sliced green onions and sliced black olives, though the recipe didn't call for these)
Do this:
Just combine everything in a bowl (except for the tortillas and salsa, of course). I use a fork or a rice-cooker paddle to mix it up, and while the mixture's in the bowl, I divide it into five portions to make sure there's roughly the same amount in each wrap. Spread each tortilla with some of the mixture, roll them up, place them on an ungreased baking tray, and at this point I usually cover them with plastic wrap and slide them into the fridge overnight. Makes party prep the next day that much easier.
Bake at 350/180 for about 20 minutes, though it usually takes less than this, even straight from the fridge. Then slice 'em up after they've cooled for a couple of minutes.I buy these green onions already sliced from the grocery store. Can you get those where you are? SO convenient.
I've lost touch with Western food prices, but 8 oz. of cream cheese here in Japan costs about US$3. I don't buy it very often because of that! How much is it in your neck of the woods? (Helpful hint: It is worth it for these wraps, though!)I recently made them for a mochitsuki party for two of the blokes who don't enjoy mochi! Me? I had some of both. (Figures.)
yummy! these remind me of spinach wraps made with frozen spinach and I think onion soup mix (haven't had it in ages, so I could be wrong)...easy and delicious.
ReplyDeleteK and S, oooh, you'll have to tell me your recipe for those! I have spinach in my freezer (and fresh, too) and a special imported box of onion soup mix.
ReplyDeleteokay, it wasn't onion soup mix, it is the ranch style salad dressing mix...sorry.
ReplyDelete2 (10 oz.) pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 cup sour cream
1 cup mayo
1/2 (3 oz) btl bacon bits (or use real cooked crispy)
1 (2 oz) pkg ranch style salad dressing mix
6 green onions chopped
1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts
1 (1 lb, 2 oz) pkg flour tortillas
squeeze moisture from spinach. in a bowl, combine the spinach, sour cream, mayo, bacon bits, dressing mix, onions & water chestnuts.
spread on tortillas, then roll.
refrigerate overnight. slice into 1-inch pieces.
yields: 30 pieces.
hope you like it, it is a hit at most parties in hawaii :)
K and S, that sounds wonderful! I have had something like that as a dip but never in a wrap. Yum. Thanks for giving it to me!
ReplyDeleteHey Abigail,
ReplyDeleteDo you slice them before or after you bake them? Stupid question, right?
queenofquirky, no question is stupid! I ask loads of questions myself. :) Slice after you bake. I should've mentioned that in the recipe. Enjoy! You'll have to tell me how you like them.
ReplyDeleteyou are welcome, cheers!
ReplyDeleteHi Abigail - I made these last night and they were tasty.
ReplyDeleteQueenofquirky, yay! Glad you liked 'em!
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