Crunchwrap Casserole (Viral TikTok Recipe)
Bring the Taco Bell magic home with this Crunchwrap Casserole recipe. It's a fast-food favorite turned into the ultimate homemade comfort food.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 610kcal
Equipment
- sandwich bag
- serrated knife
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 1 oz dry taco seasoning rec. - taco bell seasoning
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 6 burrito-size flour tortillas 10 inch
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes seedless, plus extra for serving
- 8 oz. sour cream (plus extra for serving)
- 6 crispy tostada shells or corn tortilla shells (see note in footer)
- 10.5 oz. nacho cheese canned, can heat for easy spread if desired
Optional Toppings
- Shredded lettuce for serving
- Hot sauce optional, for serving
- nacho cheese for dipping
- black olives
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In your large skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onion over medium-high heat. Stir frequently until the beef is browned and the onion is tender. Then, drain any excess grease from the skillet.
- Season the Beef: Add the taco seasoning and water to the skillet with the beef. Continue to cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring often, until the seasoning is well mixed and the water has evaporated. Remove the skillet from heat.
- Preheat and Prep Pan: Turn your oven on to preheat at 375°F. Use half of the melted butter to grease the bottom and sides of your 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Layer Tortillas: Arrange the flour tortillas in the greased pan. Each tortilla should hang over the edge of the pan a bit, with them overlapping in the center.
- Add Cheese and Tomatoes: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the tortillas, then add the diced tomatoes.
- Drizzle Sour Cream: Put the sour cream into a resealable sandwich bag and cut off one corner of the bag. Squeeze the bag to drizzle sour cream over the tomatoes.
- Add inner shells and toppings: Place either crunch tostada shells (for a middle crunch) or soft corn tortilla shells (for a creamy center with no crunch) on top of the sour cream layer, making sure they stay inside the center of the dish. It is OK to overlap the flat shells. Then, spread the canned nacho cheese over the center and add the seasoned beef mixture on top.
- Fold and Butter: Fold the overhanging flour tortillas over the beef layer, overlapping them. Brush the top with the remaining melted butter.
- Bake the Casserole: Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until the casserole is golden brown.
- Serve: After removing the casserole from the oven, let it stand for 5 minutes. Then, invert the casserole onto a cutting board or large platter, remove the baking dish, and use a serrated knife to cut the casserole into 8 large squares. Serve with additional chopped tomatoes, black olives, shredded lettuce, sour cream, and hot sauce if you like.
Notes
Variations and Toppings Suggestions:
- Veggies: Feel free to add bell peppers or olives for an extra veggie punch.
- Protein Swap: Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Cheese Varieties: Mix it up with different cheese blends, like Mexican cheese blend or Monterey Jack.
- Spice it Up: Add jalapeños or chili flakes for those who like it hot.
- Creamy Center: Use small soft corn tortillas in the center.
- Crunchy Center: Use crispy tostada shells in the center.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 610kcal