Taco Bell Cheesy Gordita Crunch
This Cheesy Gordita Crunch brings together crispy and soft textures in one bite, creating that familiar fast food experience right at home. It's a fun satisfying meal that's perfect for taco night or when your craving something a little indulgent without the takeout bag.
Servings 5
Calories 521kcal
Equipment
- Large baking sheet , (to heat taco shells in oven)
Ingredients
- 5 pita bread trimmed to taco shell size
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 5 crunchy taco shells pre-warmed
- 1½ cups taco meat
- 2 cups shredded lettuce iceberg
- Diced Roma tomato optional
- Hot sauce optional
- Sour cream optional
Instructions
- Warm hard taco shells as directed on packaging and keep warm.
- While the taco shells are heating, place the trimmed pita bread in an air fryer basket and top with shredded cheddar cheese to completely cover.
- Cook at 350°f for 4-6 minutes until cheese is completely melted and gooey.
- Remove and place the crunchy shell on the cheesy flatbread closing the shell inside the warm flatbread.
- Fill with shells with taco meat, lettuce, more shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomato, sour cream, and spicy ranch sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 521kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 668mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 449IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 304mg | Iron: 3mg | Net Carbohydrates: 38g
