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The Healthier Homemade Crunchwrap Supreme…taking everyone’s favorite fast food and making it healthier…and at home too. Plus all the fixings. Because loaded crunchwraps are just better. Ground meat (chicken or beef) seasoned with a homemade taco seasoning mix, layered up with cheese, peppers, crispy baked tostadas, and more! Cook these up in the skillet until they’re crispy on the outside, but warm and cheesy inside. Serve each Crunchwrap with a mix of your favorite taco toppings. They come together in minutes and are so delicious…the perfect weeknight dinner. And honestly? A whole lot better than the fast-food version.

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I would never have thought I would be typing these words, but today’s recipe is inspired by Taco Bell! Well, Taco Bell and every other brother and cousin in my life. My family has been begging me to recreate the Crunchwrap for well over a year. And after some serious convincing over Christmas, I caved in.

I know, I know. Everyone loves the Crunchwrap. it’s such a thing, but honestly? I’ve never had one. I was that very, very strange child that really didn’t care for fast food…other than Dairy Queen that is, which I of course loved. I was a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup or Cookie Dough Blizzard kind of girl. How about you? I’ve been told that I really missed out on the cookies n’ Cream Blizzard…

Anyway, I wasn’t much into fast food, but thankfully I have brothers and cousins. A few of whom, have really expressed the need for me to create this recipe. So here we are. And you know something? I’ve got to say, this homemade version is pretty darn good. I guess I can’t say it tastes just like the Taco Bell original, but it passed the test of every last family member, and they always tell it like it is.

The final word? Better than the original.

homemade tostadas

All the details on making a healthier crunchwrap…

I had to do a bit of research on these, but after making well over three dozen Crunchwraps, I kind of developed my own method.

First though, the recipe. I wanted these to be similar to a Crunch, but with more flavor, more color, and less grease. I also wanted a bit more crunch in the center.

For the taco meat, I used my chipotle chicken taco seasoning mix because it’s always everyone’s favorite. You can make these using ground beef or chicken, I’ve done it both ways now and both are equally delicious.

Once the meat is made, the rest is really just assembling.

The “Doritos” Seasoned Tostada

Well, actually, you need to make the tostadas! They are the crunchy, cheesy middle layer, and trust me, you need them. I oven-baked mine to keep them a bit healthier, then seasoned them up two ways. First with plenty of lime zest and flaky sea salt.

And second, with a simple “Doritos” seasoning blend, which is a simple as mixing garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, and chili powder with salt. It. Is. DELICIOUS when sprinkled on the warm tostada. And only just a little bit addicting…

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The layers are as follows…

Large Burrito Size Tortillas…I love to use Siete Foods Grain Free Burrito Size Tortillas, which I usually just order online or pick up at Whole Foods. Not only are these healthier, but I actually prefer the taste and texture over a regular flour tortilla.

Taco Meat…but homemade, of course.

Nacho Cheese Sauce…instead of a heavy cheese sauce, I use a mix of Mexican cheeses and poblano peppers. So. Delicious.

Extra Crunchy Tostadas…but oven-baked and very well seasoned.

Sour Cream…I swapped in Greek yogurt, but if you love sour cream, go for the sour cream!

Lettuce and Tomatoes…go heavy on these. They add crunch and keep things a little more balanced.

Small Taco Size Tortillas…again, I love to use these smaller Grain Free Tortillas. But whole wheat tortillas are another great option!

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Now we can assemble

Here is what I will say, these take a second to assemble because of the multiple l layers, tacking, and then some folding at the end. BUT trust me, the extra effort is going to be worth it in the end.

I took as many photos of the stacking and wrapping as I could to help give you some visuals, but basically, you’re just layering everything up, then enclosing it all in one giant tortilla. Your first Crunchwrap will be the trickiest to assemble, but by the second, you’ll have it all figured out. And really, it’s pretty easy!

You can add in any additional sauces or more cheese, or keep it classic. I want heavy on the cilantro and lettuce and the cheese and peppers too!

Cook the Crucnhwraps in a skillet with a bit of olive oil, then serve them up with your favorite toppings. I ad avocado mashed up with lime and sea salt, plus hot sauce. My brothers do extra sour cream, hot sauce, and a little dip in some salsa too.

The Key? Serving these hot off the skillet so the tortillas are crispy and the cheese inside is warm and melty.

SO. GOOD. Better than the original because you can taste the flavor and not just lots of grease!

If you’re looking for a fun family dinner, try these! Not only are they delicious, but you can make a night out of it and get everyone in the kitchen to help assemble the CrunshWraps. They’ll be able to customize them to their liking too!

And for the adults, maybe add a nice margarita tas well. My current favorite is the very wintery frosted mistletoe margarita, but this spicy cucumber margarita is another great option! So you see? The perfect January Wednesday night at home. Homemade Crunchwraps and a margarita in hand. Hard to beat that.

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Looking for fun takeout favorites recipes? Here are my favorites: 

Instant Pot Pesto Zuppa Toscana

30 Minute Spicy Indian Butter Chicken

Better Than Takeout Dan Dan Noodles

Lastly, if you make this Healthier Homemade Crunchwrap Supreme, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!

Healthier Homemade Crunchwrap Supreme

Author: Tieghan Gerard
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 675 kcal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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Ingredients

Taco Meat

For Assembling

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Instructions

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 400° F.
    2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the ground meat and onion. Cook, breaking up the meat as it cooks, until the chicken is browned, about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, and salt. Add 3/4 cup water. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly around the chicken, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
    3. Meanwhile, make the tostadas. Line the corn tortillas up on a sheet pan and rub lightly with olive oil. Transfer to the oven and bake 6 minutes. Flip, and bake another 4-5 minutes, until crisped. While warm, sprinkle with sea salt and lime zest or the "Doritos" seasoning blend (recipe in notes) for extra flavor.
    4. To assemble, warm a large tortilla for 20 seconds in the microwave, then brush with water to dampen. Lay flat on a surface. In the center, layer the meat, a sprinkle of cheddar, a few cubes of Monterey Jack, and a sprinkle of peppers. Add 1 tostada on top, spread with yogurt, hot sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and cilantro. Place 1 small tortilla on top, brush with water, then fold the edges of the large tortilla in, pressing to seal (see above photos). Repeat with the remaining wraps.
    5. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet, add 1 crunchwrap and cook 2-3 minutes per side until crisp and golden brown. Serve warm with any amount of desired toppings, avocado, hot sauce, yogurt, cilantro, salsa, whatever you love!

Notes

Doritos Seasoning: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Add cayenne pepper for even more kick. Sprinkle over the warm tostadas. 
Tortillas: I love to use Siete Foods Grain Free Burrito Size Tortillas and their smaller Grain Free Tortillas. You can get these at Whole Foods or order online. I also love the Whole Foods Brand whole wheat tortillas. 
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This post was originally published on January 6, 2021
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  1. This sounds delicious, but I’m unclear how the tostadas figure in to the final product. Are they an accompaniment?

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    1. Hey Molly,
      The tostadas are added in step 4. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan

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  2. 5 stars
    Made these last night and everyone loved them! One of my kids loves the Taco Bell version and I thought he would be a tough one to win over, but it wasn’t the case. He loved them! I did swap the iceberg lettuce for spinach and used flour tortillas which when assembling with the water, worked great. I used my pancake griddle so I could get more done faster, and put them in the oven @ 200 degrees until everything was done. We’ll make them again. I’m wondering — would they work on a grill this summer? I plan to try!

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    1. Hey Carol,
      I am so thrilled that you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for making it! I haven’t tried them on the grill, but I think that would be a fun idea. Have a great week:) xTieghan

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  3. This recipe was absolutely amazing!!! I never cook this type of food and have never had a crunchwrap in my life. My husband and I loved this! Plus we have leftovers! I will surely make this again. Every recipe I try of yours is beyond amazing. I tell all my friends about you. My daughter told me about you as she follows you and makes tons of your recipes. You are simply THE BEST!!!!

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  4. Tieghan,

    These look amazing! I think we will substitute some beyond meat in place of beef so that this vegetarian can enjoy with the rest of the family. Thanks as always for sharing your recipes and inspiration with us. Every recipe is always a hit in our house. I gifted your cookbooks to several friends as I’ve been making your recipes for years and they are all cooking their way through and loving every single recipe. Happy 2021 to you and your family!

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  6. I make these tonight, so fun and delicious. My youngest son was always a big fan of these at Taco Bell. He said, “these are even better than the real ones”

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    1. Hey Suzanne,
      I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for giving it a try! Have a great week:) xTieghan

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  7. Just started following you and your recipes look amazing!! Never would never think to try to make these homemade. I can’t wait to try this recipe this week! Love your IG stories, keep em coming please!!! ??

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  8. Tieghan, this was SO Good!!! Thank you for the new recipe! We tried it tonight and will definitely make it again soon!
    Thanks and sending love,
    Casey

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  9. 5 stars
    This was amazing!! I still had some trouble wrapping but to save less carbs I only used the big tortilla and trimmed down the tostada so it would fit

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    1. Hey Brittany,
      I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for giving it a try! Have a great week:) xTieghan

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    1. Hey Bethany,
      I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for giving it a try! Have a great week:) xTieghan

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  11. 3 stars
    We loved the taste of these, and they were super fun to assemble as a family. My only thing is next time, I’d use flour tortillas, as the Siete ones cracked and ripped, even with heating them up prior. I would definitely make these again but with the other tortilla’s. We of course also made your mistletoe margaritas alongside, which are our favorite!!!!! Thanks for creating another great recipe,
    Kim

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    1. Hey Kim,
      I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for giving it a try! Sorry you had issues with the tortillas. Have a great week:) xTieghan

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  13. I’m a huge fan of your blog and have made many many of your recipes. This one fell a bit short. The flavor was good, but these were a beast to assemble and mine kept falling apart. I tried both the Siete brand that was recommended as well as a Whole Foods flour tortilla. The flour tortillas held up slightly better, but no matter what I did, neither folded up nicely like the photo and crumbled apart when flipping in the pan. I liked the flavor, but next time will probably just stick with making it a taco bowl or just using tortillas for a regular filled taco (skip the whole Crunchwrap folding ordeal).

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  14. These are so good!! They were also very easy to make. Will be making again for sure! The only thing I did different was I used a taco seasoning packet because I had it on hand.

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  15. Could you let me know how you make your nacho cheese sauce? (so I get the mix correct) Do you just melt it on top of the stove in a saucepan? Thanks so much! Making these for dinner tonight!!

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    1. Hey Sue,
      I actually didn’t use a nacho cheese sauce here, just melted cheese! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan

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