Frito Pie, Tacos in a Bag, Walking Tacos – no matter what you call them I bet you haven’t tried Cheetos Walking Tacos before and it’s high time you changed that.
I recently had a discussion with a friend of mine (born in Colombia and has also lived in Europe) about how eating while on the go is a very American concept. Many other countries would never dream of rushing a meal but here in the US, where being overworked is a virtue, it is a necessity – a way of life. (But I am in no way praising this fact.)
This discussion started when I mentioned I was going to make walking tacos with Cheetos instead of Fritos (much like my Cheetos salad instead of Doritos) and my friend had not heard of such a thing. To be fair it is quite the American dish to begin with: Fritos corn chips topped with taco meat, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, and any of your other favorite taco toppings. I’ve also seen recipes for Doritos walking tacos.
Walking tacos are aptly named by the ease at which you can walk around with it, hang out around a campfire, or tailgate for a game, without the need for plates and little mess to clean up. They are also sometimes called tacos in a bag, or Frito pie. Whatever you call it, I associate it most with fair-type food, where you are indulging in something nostalgic while enjoying some other kind of entertainment at the same time, which often requires being mobile.
With today being #NationalCheeseDoodleDay , I decided it was time to make a Cheetos version of this American delicacy. If it’s good on Fritos and Doritos, why not another cheesy corn chip-like item to serve as the vessel? Surely more cheese cannot be detrimental to the integrity of the walking taco and I was correct. Which means if you liked this recipe you should also check out my Cheetos Pie!
What are Cheetos Walking Tacos made with?
- Cheetos
- Ground Beef
- Onion
- Taco Seasoning
- Died Tomatoes with Chiles
- Kidney Beans
- Shredded Cheese
- Lettuce
- Sour Cream
Don’t have anywhere to go? Just dump the Cheetos out onto a ::gasp:: plate and assemble with your favorite toppings.
Check out a couple of my other blogger buddies that are also celebrating #NationalCheeseDoodleDay !
- Cheetos Cheddar Beer Bread by Sweet ReciPEAs
- Flamin’ Hot Cheeto Mozzarella Sticks by Jen Around the World
One year ago: Cheetos Cheddar Arancini
Three years ago: Cheese Doodle Sushi
Four years ago: Cheetos Cookies
Seven years ago: Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Eight years ago: Creamy Skillet Brussels and Corn
Nine years ago: Chicken-Quinoa Burgers with an Avocado-Yogurt Sauce
Ten years ago: Maple, Walnut, and Flaxseed Pancake Doughnuts
Eleven years ago: Spicy Cheetos Crusted Chicken
Source: Adapted from NeighborFood and Taste of Home.
5 comments
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I am definitely not overworked. So, we will stick with the plate or bowl. Sounds yummy. Although maybe not on my heart diet.
Ha true, but could easily make healthier.
Love this twist on walking tacos.
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