18 Taco Bell Copycat Recipes
Copycat Taco Bell recipes that will keep your cravings in check whenever they may strike
Let's be honest: eventually, you're going to get a craving for Taco Bell. With this list of 18 Taco Bell Copycat Recipes, you can save yourself a drive and make your own Taco Bell meals at home. We've gathered together everything from tacos, Meximelts, and Crunchwraps, to Empanadas, and Mexican Pizzas.
Everything is inspired by delicious and addicting items on the Taco Bell menu. Now you can have all the easy Mexican food recipes you'll ever need all in one place. As much as we all love the Taco Bell originals, this is a great way to save money and time, and even put your own delicious twist on your favorites.
In this roundup of our favorite Taco Bell recipes, you can easily find whichever food you need to satisfy your craving, whether you need a crunchy, spicy taco, or a hearty, cheesy burrito. It doesn't matter when your craving strikes, what occasion you need to cook for, or how quickly you need your cravings satisfied; there's a perfect copycat for you.
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Taco Bell Tacos
First up we have some copycat recipes for the classic taco. Whether you're looking for a simple, no-fuss recipe, or something more exciting, we have some suggestions for you to try. Tacos make excellent weeknight meals because they are incredibly easy to prepare.
This is the classic. Maybe it's not the flashiest thing on the Taco Bell Menu, but it's been around forever, and we still love it. Quick, easy, and deliciuos.
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Copycat Taco Bell Double Decker Tacos
One of Taco Bell's most "outside the bun" ideas. A simple tweak, but a much more fun and convenient way to enjoy your taco.
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Taco Bell Burritos
Burritos are perfect if you are craving a heartier dinner. These recipes were inspired by popular Taco Bell burritos. Whether you like your burritos extra cheesy or extra meaty, you'll find an easy Mexican food recipe here to meet your needs.
Homemade Taco Bell Burrito Supreme
Simple, easy, filling, and delicious. This copycat burrito is one of the best and quickest ways to fill your Taco Bell cravings.
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A truly vintage Taco Bell meal that's been off the menu since 2013. Now you can enjoy it again any time you like!
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Taco Bell Chili Cheese Burrito
Yet another simple and satisfying burrito recipe, but this one has a delicious chili twist. Perfect if you like just a hint of extra spice in your food.
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Taco Bell loves to get fancy with layers, and this burrito recipe follows proudly (and deliciously) in that long tradition.
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Taco Bell Specialties
The Taco Bell menu has a lot of crazy creations, but they're all delicious. We've chosen some of the best copycats of Taco Bell's amazing specialties.
Copycat Taco Bell Pork and Bean Chalupas
If you haven't tried a chalupa before, then you need this recipe. It might be the single most delicious thing on the Taco Bell menu.
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One of the best go-to items on the Taco Bell menu, period. It's always been cheap, tasty, and fun to eat. Now you can impress your friends with this impossible to ignore copycat.
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Copycat Taco Bell Breakfast Crunch Wrap
We couldn't stop with just the standard crunchwrap. This breakfast version will turn your mornings upside down.
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Pico de gallo is often neglected, even at Tex-Mex restaurants, but not in this copycat meximelt recipe! Taste it and you'll see just how much flavor it adds.
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Taco Bell Inspired Mexican Pizzas
A bit of a strange idea, sure, but once you taste it you'll be saying, "why didn't anyone else think of this sooner?"
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Another take on the Taco Bell Mexican pizza. Perfect for weeknight dinners, no matter who you're serving.
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Taco Bell Desserts and Sides
Of course, we can't forget about the sweeter side of the Taco Bell menu. These sugary Taco Bell copycat desserts are so tasty that you might like them better than the originals.
How hot do you like your Taco Bell sauce? Whatever you prefer, there's no need to ask for extra and hoard them at home anymore.
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Copycat Taco Bell Caramel Empanadas
Light and crispy, these empanadas have all the apple flavor you love with all of the comforting, craving-filling flair you expect from Taco Bell.
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Copycat Taco Bell Caramel Apple Empanada
This version of the empanada has a bit more heft and texture to it. Perfect if you want a dessert that steals the show.
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Taco Bell Caramel Apple Freeze
You can't get this at the restaurant all year round, which is why we're making sure to include this incredibly underrated treat for you here.
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What Taco Bell classic keeps you coming back for more? Did you see it on this list? Let us know in the comments below!