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Three gorditas and bowl of salsa and sour cream.
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Cheesy Gordita Crunch

How to make copycat Taco Bell Cheesy Gordita Crunch.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: cheesy gorditas
Servings: 6 gorditas
Author: Heather

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 taco seasoning packet
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 6 small flour tortillas
  • 6 crunchy taco shells
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese Mexican blend, Colby Jack, or your favorite melty cheese.
  • lettuce, sour cream, salsa optional toppings

Instructions

  • Brown ground meat until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add in water and stir in seasonings.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place crispy taco shells on a baking sheet. Bake crispy taco shells for 2-3 minutes to warm.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Lay soft tortillas out. (Might take two baking sheets depending on how many you are making.)
  • Top with a layer of shredded cheese. Place baking sheets in the oven and melt the cheese for 3-5 minutes.
  • Carefully remove from oven. Place the warmed crunchy shell on top of the melted cheese. Fold the soft shell over.
  • Fill with meat and favorite toppings. Enjoy warm!

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Nutrition

Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 207IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 3mg