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Crunchwrap Supreme Casserole Recipe

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Crunchwrap Supreme Casserole is a creative, layered take on the classic Crunchwrap Supreme taco, combining seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, and tostada shells in an easy-to-make baked casserole. This hearty dish features warm flour tortillas layered and baked to golden perfection, delivering all the flavors and textures of the favorite Tex-Mex fast food item without the hassle of hand-folding each wrap.

Ingredients

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Meat Mixture

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ⅔ cup diced onion (about half a medium onion)
  • 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning
  • ⅓ cup water

Base and Topping

  • 3 tablespoons melted salted butter, divided
  • 8 large flour tortillas (burrito sized)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • 1 ½ cups deseeded, diced tomatoes (about 3 Roma tomatoes), plus additional for topping
  • 1 cup sour cream, plus additional for topping
  • 6 tostada shells (more if needed)
  • 1 (15-ounce) jar nacho cheese sauce
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking the casserole evenly.
  2. Cook the Beef: Place 1 pound of lean ground beef in a large 14-inch skillet over medium heat. Brown the beef until just about done, then add ⅔ cup diced onion. Continue cooking until all pink is gone, about 7-10 minutes total, stirring occasionally.
  3. Season the Meat: Drain excess grease from the skillet. Add the taco seasoning packet and ⅓ cup water to the beef and onions. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens nicely.
  4. Prepare the Baking Dish: Use half of the melted butter (about 1.5 tablespoons) to brush the bottom and sides of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Overlap 4-5 flour tortillas in the dish so they cover the base and hang over the edges. Place one tortilla on the bottom to patch any gaps.
  5. Layer Cheese, Tomatoes, and Sour Cream: Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tortilla base. Next, spread 1 ½ cups diced, deseeded tomatoes evenly on top of the cheese. Follow this by spreading 1 cup of sour cream evenly across the tomatoes. Using a squeeze bottle or plastic bag can help distribute the sour cream smoothly.
  6. Add Tostada Shells: Break and arrange 6 tostada shells evenly over the sour cream layer, filling in gaps as necessary to create a solid crunchy layer.
  7. Layer Beef and Nacho Cheese: Spread the cooked beef mixture evenly over the tostada shells. Pour and spread the entire 15-ounce jar of nacho cheese sauce evenly on top of the beef layer.
  8. Add Top Tortillas and Butter: Place the remaining 1-2 tortillas over the layered ingredients, then fold the overhanging bottom tortillas up and over to cover the filling completely, pressing down gently to seal. Brush the top of the folded tortillas with the remaining melted butter.
  9. Bake: Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the top tortillas are golden brown and crispy.
  10. Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes. Invert it carefully onto a large cutting board. Top with 1 cup shredded lettuce, extra diced tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, and hot sauce as desired. Serve immediately to enjoy the full crunch and flavor combination.

Notes

  • If desired, substitute cheddar cheese with a Mexican blend for a more nuanced flavor.
  • Make sure to deseed the tomatoes to prevent the casserole from becoming too watery.
  • Use a squeeze bottle or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped to spread sour cream evenly and neatly.
  • Let the casserole rest before inverting to help it set and hold together.
  • Additional toppings like guacamole or jalapeños enhance flavor and texture.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with a plant-based protein or cooked black beans.

Keywords: Crunchwrap Supreme, Taco Casserole, Tex-Mex Casserole, Ground Beef Casserole, Mexican Casserole, Baked Tortilla Dish

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