All you oughta do is pick up some fresh ingredients from the supermarket and you’re in business.
But, how does the at-home kit stack up to the real thing?
Let’s dig in.
Photo: Emily Latimer. Design: Eat This, Not That!
(As a former Subway sandwich artist, I felt well-prepared to take on this challenge.)
When it arrived, the goods were in perfect condition, and I was excited to open it.
I imagined the extra couple of inches would make all the difference when it came to folding it up.
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I was surprised to see that the cheese sauce was actually Velveeta.
I was expecting more of a queso-style cheese, flecked with red peppers.
That works out to about $3.89 per Crunchwrap.
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It cost me $5.79 for the Crunchwrap.
The taste: Truth be told, this was my first Crunchwrap ever.
Because I cut it in half, my first bite was really flavorful.
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I got a lot of well-seasoned beef and a bit of cheese.
In the end, it was mostly lettuce and tortilla.
I opted for some hot sauce to give it some kick, and the sour cream was nearly undetectable.
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The crunch wasn’t really there, either.
I started by preparing my ingredients, including the recommended diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and sour cream.
I made sure to spread each ingredient evenly for the best distribution possible.
Then it was time to fold.
The look:My homemade version looks awesome, to be honest.
I had to draw on my experience as a former Subway Sandwich artist to get the fold just right.
My dad put slightly more than the recommended portions in his, and had trouble closing it up.
I’d stick to the directions to confirm you don’t overstuff it.
(In hindsight, I would have warmed the cheese.)
However, the beef was a little bland.
In the future, I’d actually opt to season it on my own rather than using the packet.
My favorite part was the handheld element of the Crunchwrap.
I loved how it didn’t fall apart at all, and it was easy to eat.
Overall, it was a pleasant at-home dining experiencemy mom and dad agreed!
Actually, I dare say it’s much better.
That attention to detail made all the difference.
Taco Bell’s version felt slapped together and heavy on the lettuce.
I’d do it again!
