Meximelt a La Amy

Redneck Epicurean's Note:

I love the Meximelts at Taco Bell. However, I don't eat there a lot because sometimes, it gives me a tummy ache. But when I do, there are only two things I order-EVER! Chili-cheese burritos and Meximelts. One of my gal-pals worked there and told me what was in one. I couldn't figure it out because I was too busy inhaling it. So...here's my take on the Meximelt.

• Total Time: 12 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 12 (depend ...

• 1 lb ground beef (use your fave taco seasoning mix to season by package directions)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese , shredded
• 1 cup monterey jack pepper cheese , shredded
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese , shredded
• ½-1 cup salsa , any you desire (I prefer mild)
• 8 inches flour tortillas

Directions:

1. Prepare the hamburger meat and drain off all the grease and/or water. Season.
2. Microwave the tortilla until it is soft and easy to roll.
3. Place a layer of ground beef in the bottom.
4. Combine all the cheeses (I just throw it all in a zip-top bag and shake so if there is any left over, I can have it for later.)and sprinkle the desired amount over the beef.
5. Add desired amount of salsa, but do not use too much.
6. (This is sort of like a taco, only the cheese is melted and there is no lettuce or sour cream or any other toppings.).
7. Fold in half and place on a plate.
8. Microwave for 30 seconds or just until the cheese is melted.

Reviews

[Jug O'Mud]

Arriba, arriba! These were so delicious...I'm sure I would be disappointed by the Taco Bell version if I ever tried it (so I'll stick with Amy's recipe). I used Taco Seasoning Mix and modified Chili's Salsa to accommodate my sparse pantry. I also decided at the last minute to pan fry (w/Pam), like quesadillas, instead of microwaving. Loved the crunchy exterior it gave to the wheat tortillas. It was over the moon good! .......................................RIP, Amy.

[pattikay in L.A.]

A spicy, cheesy treat! I lightened it up for my diet by using a fat-free tortilla, ground turkey and black beans and two tablespoons of 2% cheddar and two tablespoons of part skim mozzarella. Delicious!

[Chris from Kansas]

I have loved meximelts forever! I made these tonight for dinner for the kids and me and they were fantastic! I didn't have mozzarella cheese, so left that out, but I didn't miss it. To make them extra good, we also added some fritos after they were micrwaved. Wow - nice and crunchy. I used wheat tortillas too. The result was perfect. I will definitely make again. Thanks for posting!