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Caroline StankoUpdated: Feb. 25, 2022
Skip the drive-thru but not a quick and easy dinner with these Taco Bell copycat recipes! From stuffed burritos to crunchy tacos and, of course, nacho fries, get your favorite Taco Bell order, right at home.
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Inspired By: Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito
These hearty and zippy burritos can be whipped up in a jiffy. —Kimberly Hardison, Maitland, Florida
Try Our Recipe: Quick Bean and Rice Burritos
2/20
Inspired By: Nacho Fries
Don’t plan on coming away with clean fingers after digging into these cheese fries! For a more authentic copycat, add some of this homemade taco seasoning to your fries.
Try Our Recipe: Cheese Fries
3/20
Inspired By: Dressed Egg Taco
This is a really simple, tasty breakfast. It has been a mainstay for our mornings together as a family. —Jo Ferguson, Arnold, Missouri
Try Our Recipe: Breakfast Tacos
4/20
Inspired By: Cheese Quesadilla
We serve these quesadillas as chili dippers or load them up with salsa and sour cream for a super starter. —Terri Keeney, Greeley, Colorado
Try Our Recipe: Cheesy Quesadillas
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Inspired By: Chicken Burrito
This mouthwatering chicken burrito recipe makes enough for two casseroles, so you can enjoy one today and freeze the other for a busy weeknight. They're super to have on hand for quick meals or to take to potlucks. —Sonya Nightingale, Burley, Idaho.
Try Our Recipe: Chicken Burritos
6/20
Inspired By: Guacamole Side
I always judge a Tex-Mex restaurant by its guacamole. And although it's simple to prepare, it can go wrong oh, so easily. I've spent many years perfecting mine, to the point where I think it's better than most restaurants. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Try Our Recipe: Homemade Guacamole
7/20
Inspired By: Spicy Tostada
You only need a handful of ingredients to make one of our family’s favorites. It's also easy to double for company! —Susan Brown, Kansas City, Kansas
Try Our Recipe: Black Bean and Beef Tostadas
8/20
Inspired By: Fiesta Taco Salad
I found this recipe in an old school cookbook, and I've taken it to many potlucks since then. The layers look so pretty in a glass bowl. —Sandy Fynaardt, New Sharon, Iowa
Try Our Recipe: Potluck Taco Salad
9/20
Inspired By: Grande Scrambler
Burritos for breakfast? Why not! These zesty little handfuls will wake up your taste buds and start your day with a smile. And you can make and freeze them ahead, then just pop them into the microwave for a quick meal. —Linda Wells, St. Mary's, Georgia
Try Our Recipe: Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos
10/20
Inspired By: Chicken Soft Taco
My family loves these tacos. The chicken cooks in the slow cooker, so it’s convenient to throw together before I leave for work. Then we just roll it up in tortillas with the remaining ingredients and dinner’s ready in minutes. —Cheryl Newendorp, Pella, Iowa
Try Our Recipe: Chicken Soft Tacos
11/20
Inspired By: Nacho Cheese Sauce
This zesty nacho dip is great for any get-together and allows me to spend more time with my guests. I always have requests to bring it when my husband and I attend parties. —Sally Hull, Homestead, Florida
Try Our Recipe: Nacho Salsa Dip
12/20
Inspired By: Chalupa Supreme
I wanted an easy alternative to deep-fried chalupas, so I bake them with filling on top. —Magdalena Flores, Abilene, Texas
Try Our Recipe: Baked Chicken Chalupas
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Inspired By: Grilled Breakfast Burrito
Zap one of these frozen burritos in the microwave and you'll stave off hunger all morning. This recipe is my family’s favorite combo, but I sometimes use breakfast sausage instead of bacon. —Audra Niederman, Aberdeen, South Dakota
Try Our Recipe: Egg Burrito
14/20
Inspired By: Grilled Steak Soft Tacos
Zesty salsa and tender strips of steak make these traditional fajitas extra special. —Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah
Try Our Recipe: Steak Fajitas
15/20
Inspired By: Chicken Quesadilla
Leftover chicken gets Mexican flair from cumin in this fun main dish. The chicken quesadilla recipe has an impressive look and taste yet requires little preparation. —Linda Wetzel, Woodland Park, Colorado
Try Our Recipe: Chicken Quesadillas
16/20
Inspired By: Combo Burrito
I love burritos, but the frozen ones are high in salt and chemicals. So I created these. They're wonderful to have on hand for quick dinners or late-night snacks—I've even had them for breakfast! —Laura Winemiller, Delta, Pennsylvania
Try Our Recipe: Freezer Burritos
17/20
Inspired By: Nachos Supreme
My mom gave me a fundraiser cookbook, and this is the recipe I’ve used most. My whole family is on board. For toppings, think sour cream, tomatoes, jalapeno and red onion. —Judy Hughes, Waverly, Kansas
Try Our Recipe: Skillet Nachos
18/20
Inspired By: Cheesy Potato Burrito
I have a son who lives in Mexico, so we don’t see him very often. When I make these burritos, it feels as if he is right there at the table with us, inhaling them. —Marina Castle, Canyon Country, California
Try Our Recipe: Blue Ribbon Beefy Burritos
19/20
Inspired By: Crunchy Taco
A taco seasoning made from scratch with pantry staples deliciously jazzes up ground beef, turning Tuesday night into an all-out fiesta. Add your favorite toppings, and dinner is served! —Rebecca Levesque, St. George, New Brunswick
Try Our Recipe: Tasty Tacos
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Inspired By: XXL Grilled Stuffed Burrito
After a busy day, this is a dish that I can get on the table fast. The recipe came about totally by accident: I started throwing things together and soon I had a winner! Everyone who has tried these burritos goes home with the recipe. —Amanda Alford, Hopedale, Illinois
Try Our Recipe: Cheese Beef Burritos
Originally Published: March 27, 2018
Caroline Stanko
Caroline has been with Taste of Home for the past seven years, working in both print and digital. After starting as an intern for the magazine and special interest publication teams, Caroline was hired as the third-ever digital editor for Taste of Home. Since then, she has researched, written and edited content on just about every topic the site covers, including cooking techniques, buzzy food news, gift guides and many, many recipe collections. Caroline also acts as the editorial lead for video, working with the Test Kitchen, videographers and social media team to produce videos from start to finish.When she’s not tip-tapping on a keyboard, Caroline is probably mixing up a killer co*cktail, reading a dog-eared library book or cooking up a multi-course feast (sometimes all at once). Though she technically lives in Milwaukee, there is a 50/50 chance Caroline is in Chicago or southwest Michigan visiting her close-knit family.