Copycat Crunchwrap Supreme Recipe
When I think of Taco Bell, I think of the Crunchwrap Supreme. It is hands down my favorite. It’s a griddled tortilla filled with taco beef, nacho cheese, a crunchy tostada shell, sour cream, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, and shredded cheese—a classic taco in an easy-to-eat, genius form. The best part is that you get a little bit of everything in each bite. Since everything is tightly enclosed in a tortilla, it’s the best portable food—think school or work lunch, picnics, road trips!
Fast food is not always the best answer to “what’s for dinner?” and lucky for us, making Crunchwrap Supremes at home is easier than you think. In fact, call your family and friends into the kitchen to help. Prep the ingredients ahead of time and set them out for everyone to build their own. Then, pop them on the griddle to brown and warm through as they’re built.
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Tips for Making a Homemade Crunchwrap Supreme
Practice makes perfect when it comes to assembling a Crunchwrap Supreme. Here are some quick tips to help you along:
- If the tortillas are a bit stiff and difficult to work with, heat them for 10 seconds in the microwave or for a minute on a warm pan. They will become more pliable and they won’t break.
- In the recipe, I recommend a specific order for layering the fillings. Follow the order! It’s the only way to ensure the cheese melts, the meat warms up, and the lettuce stays crisp and cool.
- Don’t overfill your Crunchwrap Supreme—it’ll be difficult to wrap and it won’t stay wrapped.
- To fold the Crunchwrap Supreme, start by folding the side of the tortilla closest to you towards the center. Use both hands to press the folded edges down so that they keep their shape. Rotate the Crunchwrap Supreme clockwise little by little as you continue folding the tortilla. There are photos in the recipe below to help you along!
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Two Easy Substitutions
- If you don’t have tostada shells, use salted tortilla chips instead.
- Looking for a meatless option? Use your favorite plant-based meat substitute or your favorite beans instead of the ground beef.
Plan Ahead
I would not recommend assembling the Crunchwrap Supremes ahead of time because the tostadas will get soggy. Store all the ingredients separately in the fridge. When you’re ready to serve, assemble and griddling them fresh to order.
If you do choose to assemble them ahead of time—pack them for school lunch and you’ll be called a cafeteria hero—wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or foil. If you’re home and would like to reheat them, pop them on a griddle on low heat directly from the fridge until just warmed through.
Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe
