Taco Bell a mi Casa

When I was little, Taco Bell's beans and cheese constituted a meal for me- a little pot of gooey, cheesy perfection.  Yet as my taste buds matured, I abandoned the 59-cent menu for higher standards of culinary delights.  I occasionally found myself returning - airport terminals sometimes have limited options - but being introduced recently to my foodie friend, Liz's passion for all things Taco Bell convinced me to give it a fresh look.

Liz, me, the sauce and the wrap

With Crunch Wraps as a recent addition to the offerings of Taco Bell, they are reason alone to try the Bell again - a combination of goodness that fits in your hand.  Yet, when I saw a posting on Pinterest for a homemade  Crunch Wrap, I was delighted and a bit relieved to be able to make this savory treat at home.

On a recent summer night, I invited some friends over, including Liz, to try this fast food-inspired delight.  Taco Bell would typically not be the offering of a dinner party but for this crowd and with the addition of chips and guacamole, we had a great combination for dinner.

To satisfy my vegetarian friends, I substituted the meat in the recipe for a bean mixture of pintos, refried beans and taco seasoning.  The directions worked great to produce a copy, and all agreed that it's an easy dinner option with ingredients you can trust since you are your own Taco Bell assembly line.  Plus if you have a little baggy of leftover Taco Bell sauce packets like Liz brought to the dinner, you are set for your own south of the border experience at home.

Pinterest Trial:  Homemade Crunch Wraps
Review:  Just like the real deal, only better.