I tried Taco Bell’s Big Cheez-It Crunchwrap Supreme so you don’t have to. Here’s my review. (2024)

This is not a drill. Taco Bell’s collaboration with Cheez-It is here.

This seemed like a social media prank when it made the rounds online a few years ago. Massive, hand-sized Cheez-Its inside Taco Bell dishes? It looked like something out of an Onion article at best, or an AI conception at worst.

But it is now no longer a joke. Taco Bell and Cheez-It have joined fromage forces for a pair of menu items — the Big Cheez-It Crunchwrap Supreme and Cheez-It tostada, which both arrived in stores on Thursday. The new dishes are available only through the Taco Bell app until June 6, when they will become widely available.

The Big Cheez-It Crunchwrap Supreme is a classic Crunchwrap with a massive Cheez-It cracker (16 times the size of a normal one) instead of a tostada. The Big Cheez-It Tostada, meanwhile, is essentially the Crunchwrap without the tortilla — seasoned beef, tomatoes, lettuce, cheese and sour cream all atop the same massive cheesy cracker.

You can cynically chalk this taco tag-team effort to corporate synergy if you’d like. Couldn’t be me. I love Taco Bell far too much to not see this for what it is: the Bell breaking from the Mexican mold. Even the most devout Taco Bell-lover would admit that their menu items are mostly just slightly different combinations of meat, cheese, sauce and veggies packaged in slightly different tortillas.

Throwing a Cheez-It into the mix, and a massive one at that, is completely unexpected and inspired. What snack food has a higher approval rating that Cheez-It? They’re absolutely delicious, and add a completely different flavor and texture to Taco Bell’s arsenal. This move had the potential to be the most innovative Taco Bell dish since the Doritos Locos Taco.

I’m here to tell you, this collaboration isn’t as good as the Doritos Locos Taco. It’s better.

I tried Taco Bell’s Big Cheez-It Crunchwrap Supreme so you don’t have to. Here’s my review. (1)

I was excited for the Big Cheez-It Tostada for the shear novelty of holding a massive Cheez-It in my hand. While such a massive cracker was a touch fragile, it held up better than I expected and was predictably tasty. I thought the seasoned Taco Bell beef paired with a salt-heavy cheese cracker might make this a sodium bomb, but it just tasted like cheesy, beefy goodness.

But the Big Cheez-It Crunchwrap Supreme? Dear reader, this beautifully cheesy concoction is already on my short list of favorite Taco Bell menu items ever. And I assure you, that is not an easy list to crack. Crunchwrap Supremes are already one of Taco Bell’s best inventions (an underrated one, honestly) but adding the Cheez-It elevates it even further. The toasty, almost smokey cheesiness compliments everything else in the tortilla and every so often you’ll get a delightful bite that’s extra heavy on the Cheez-It. The texture of the cracker, with crispiness but also a little bit of give, makes the whole thing feel more substantial.

I didn’t know I needed this in my life. But Taco Bell did. And that’s why I’ll always love it. Even if every other crazy combination Taco Bell comes up with in 2024 falls flat, I won’t care. Because this Big Cheez-It Crunchwrap Supreme is an all-timer.

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I tried Taco Bell’s Big Cheez-It Crunchwrap Supreme so you don’t have to. Here’s my review. (2024)

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I tried Taco Bell’s Big Cheez-It Crunchwrap Supreme so you don’t have to. Here’s my review.? ›

While such a massive cracker was a touch fragile, it held up better than I expected and was predictably tasty. I thought the seasoned Taco Bell beef paired with a salt-heavy cheese cracker might make this a sodium bomb, but it just tasted like cheesy, beefy goodness.

Is the Cheez-It Crunchwrap real? ›

(KTLA) — Two “cheezy” items that are years in the making will finally hit menus at nationwide Taco Bell locations. Fans can try the Big Cheez-It Crunchwrap Supreme and the Big Cheez-It Tostada when they are released June 6.

What is the new Taco Bell item with Cheez Its? ›

The Big Cheeze-It Crunchwrap Supreme substitutes the usual tostada shell with the supersized Cheez-It cracker. It includes the rest of the typical Crunchwrap Supreme ingredients (seasoned beef, nacho cheese sauce, lettuce, sour cream and diced tomatoes) for $5.49.

How unhealthy is Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme? ›

The least nutritious option among Taco Bell's burrito menu is the famous Crunchwrap Supreme which provides 530 calories, 21 g total fat (32% DV), 6 g saturated fat, 71 g carbohydrate (24% DV), 16 g protein, and 1,200 mg sodium (50% DV).

What is the big Cheez-It? ›

Big Cheez-It Crunchwrap Supreme: Like its original counterpart, this Crunchwrap Supreme includes seasoned beef, warm nacho cheese sauce, crisp lettuce, cool reduced-fat sour cream and diced tomatoes, but the typical tostada shell is replaced with a Big Cheez-It cracker before being wrapped inside a tortilla that's ...

What's the difference between Crunchwrap and Crunchwrap Supreme? ›

What is the difference between crunchwrap and crunchwrap supreme? The crunchwrap initially came out with a single layer of meat, cheese, lettuce and then went into becoming the Crunchwrap supreme by adding an extra layer of cheese, the crunchy tostada and more filling ingredients.

How big is the Taco Bell Cheez-It? ›

The Future is Here and it Tastes Like Cheez

Taco Bell announced this collaboration's massive return at the brand's first-ever Live Más LIVE event earlier this year. Announced at Live Más LIVE, The Big Cheez-It Crunchwrap Supreme from Taco Bell features a Cheez-It cracker 16x the size of a regular cracker.

What is the most unhealthiest food at Taco Bell? ›

If you want to keep your Taco Bell order as healthy as possible, registered dietitian Yelena Wheeler, RDN, says to steer clear of the steak grilled cheese burrito, which she says is the absolute least healthiest item on the menu.

What is the healthiest thing on Taco Bell's menu? ›

21 Healthiest Items at Taco Bell
  • Burrito Supreme Fresco-Style. ...
  • Grande Toasted Breakfast Burrito. ...
  • Soft Taco. ...
  • Veggie Mexican Pizza. ...
  • Spicy Potato Soft Taco. ...
  • Soft Taco Supreme. ...
  • Crunchy Taco Supreme. ...
  • Hash Brown. Finally, we have a delectable treat or side, perfect for breakfast but suitable for any time of day.
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What is the most fattening thing at Taco Bell? ›

Beefy Melt Burrito

The Grilled Cheese Burrito available at Taco Bell stands out as one of the least healthy selections on the menu. Packing an astonishing 38 grams of fat in each serving, this option alone covers nearly half of your daily recommended fat intake.

Does Taco Bell have the Cheez-It Crunchwrap? ›

The Big Cheeze-It Crunchwrap Supreme substitutes the usual tostada shell with the supersized Cheez-It cracker. It includes the rest of the typical Crunchwrap Supreme ingredients (seasoned beef, nacho cheese sauce, lettuce, sour cream and diced tomatoes) for $5.49.

What does Cheez-Its do to your body? ›

The Gist: Cheez-It baked snack crackers have been a hit for over a century. Though they're "made with real cheese," ingredients like food preservative TBHQ, high levels of sodium, and enriched flour make them fairly unhealthy. A 2021 study found that TBHQ can harm the immune system, specifically immune cell proteins.

Is there actually cheese in Cheez-Its? ›

Cheez-It® was first launched in 1921, rightfully named Cheez-It® because they are made with 100% real cheese! What kind of cheese are Cheez-It® crackers made of? All Cheez-It® crackers use cheese made with skim milk, except White Cheddar Cheez-It® crackers which use White Cheddar cheese made with full-fat milk.

What do Cheez-It grooves taste like? ›

Cheez-It® Grooves® bring you deep flavor and deep crunch, with huge white cheddar grooves. Cheez-It® Grooves® Sharp White Cheddar crispy snack crackers are made with 100% real cheese to bring you that irresistibly cheesy, sharp white cheddar flavor!

Does the Crunchwrap have cheese? ›

The legendary Taco Bell crunchwrap that's filled with cheesy beef and crispy tortilla shells can now be made at home.

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