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The lack of restaurants in my new small town is killing me.
It’s forcing me to try and re-create some of my favorite meals from back home. One of my favorite places to drive thru for a quick lunch was Sonic. Not only do I completely miss their $1 happy hour {so long Diet Cherry Dr. Pepper}, but their chili cheese crunch wraps have been on my mind a lot lately.
There is nothing crazy and awe- inspiring about this recipe. It’s quite simple really.
But here in Canada the Hispanic section is lacking. {that’s putting it nicely}
In fact, I had to make these tortillas from scratch, and I am certainly never going back to store bought even when I make it back to the US. I’ll be sharing that recipe with you later on though.
What makes these Chili Cheese Crunch Wraps so great is how quickly they come together for a tasty {and even slightly healthy} lunch or dinner. I love that crunch you get from the chips when you take a big bite of soft tortilla. It’s a delightful combination.
You should also try a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with cool ranch Doritos stuffed inside. {don’t knock it till you’ve tried it}
To make the Chili Cheese Crunch Wrap just layer some of your favorite chili (you can use fat free, veggie, spicy, turkey, beans etc.) in the center of your tortilla then sprinkle with some low fat cheddar cheese and top with come crunchy corn chips.
I used these tasty Masa Crisps from NatureBox instead of corn chips.
NatureBox will send you a box of healthy snacks right to your front door each month. It makes it completely easy to stay on track when you have such a variety of healthy & delicious snacks to choose from. Lucky for you, NatureBox is going to give not one, but THREE lucky I Wash…You Dry readers a chance to sample their box of snacks!
Whether or not you use the Masa Crisps or some corn chips, you’ll love this simple and easy meal time solution.
Throw in a Diet Cherry Dr. Pepper and I’m in heaven.
Ingredients
- 4 soft flour tortillas
- 1 (14oz) can of your favorite Chili
- 1 cup of low fat cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup of corn chips (such as Fritos)
Instructions
- Warm up the chili in a microwave safe bowl covered with a paper towel.
- Place the tortillas in the microwave, and heat for 20 seconds to warm them up.
- Divide the chili between the four tortillas, and add 1/4 cup of cheese on top. Sprinkle each with a 1/4 cup of corn chips and roll up.
- Enjoy!
disclaimer: NatureBox provided me with a box of healthy snacks, and is also providing the winners with a box of their snacks as well. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Hummus and veges.
Yum! What flavor of hummus is your fav?
Cukes with hummus or cheese and crackers.
I enjoy sea salt kettle chips.
Sea Salt and Vinegar is my weakness! Especially in the kettle chip variety!
Pirate’s booty. I can’t stop eating it!
Yes. That stuff is the bomb!
Popchips! Seriously addicting!
Have you tried their Sweet Potato kind?! Now those are seriously addicting!
My favorite go-to snack is home made trail mix with raisins, peanuts, M&M’s and pumpkin and sunflower seeds
That sounds awesome! I love all the seeds in there, yum!
The addition of the chips is a great touch.
Thanks Phyllis! I love that little crunch!
My favorite go-to snack is chips, which I should lay off of and eat healthier!! Also love peanut butter and an apple!! Maybe I should say, anything I find at the moment I’m hungry! Ha!
Forgot, I do love hummus very, very much. Especially roasted red pepper hummus!! Yummy!! Sorry about no restaurants in your new town!! But, you know, you will probably be a lot healthier for it!! Good luck!! Love your recipe, can’t wait for the recipe for the tortillas! I’m definitely trying this!!!!!
Thanks Nancy! I think it’s definitely a good thing there aren’t too many places here. It’s actually saving me money and slimming the waist!
What an easy idea! I’ve got the Masa chips too! I love Nature Box!
Aren’t they addicting?! I had to put them away so I wouldn’t eat them all in one sitting! LOL
I’ve done that too. I can’t wait until we can pick our favorites to be sent!
I usually hit granola and greek yogurt in the mid afternoon.
You would LOVE Naturebox then! They have so many awesome varieties of granola!
My go to snack is an apple
Oops I did it wrong! I love Frigo cheese sticks and 1/2 an apple.
My favorite is trail mix.
I love trail mix.
We have a Sonic right up the road from my house…can you believe I’ve never had a chili cheese wrap from there? Totally doing that for lunch SOON!!! I love that you used homemade tortillas..I love LOVE LOVE them, but hardly ever take the time to make them.
The homemade tortillas are a lot of work, but totally worth it! I made a big batch that should have lasted us 2 weeks, but it was gone in 2 days… lol, they are DANG good!
I have never heard of NatureBox but I am definitely going to be checking them out. I need more variety of healthy snacks!
Love snacking on cheese and apples!
I love to snack on popcorn. It’s so tasty alone or with added seasonings!
I have a weakness for popcorn!
Love to pack some trail mix or popcorn when we’re out and about.
Fresh fruit
I can’t imagine moving so far away – especially AZ to Canada. What a difference! I remember missing sourdough something fierce when we were in Arizona (from SF). These wraps will be a perfect dinner!
I am sorry you are isolated from good ol’ American fast food and mexican food!!! At least these wraps and chips are awesome!
I love veggies with hummus or greek yogurt parfaits. If I’m feeling unhealthy, kettlecorn or chips & salsa hit the spot!
salty, crunchy stuff like chips
I’m so addicted to Sonic Happy Hour drinks it’s not even funny! I feel your pain and wish I could overnight you a Route 44 Diet Cherry Dr. Pepper.
As much as I go to Sonic I never really eat their food, but I definitely will have to try their chili cheese crunch wrap…or just make it at home like you:)
Great idea to add that crunch! I love crumbling crackers over my chick pea salads….Yup…our hispanic grocery section is pretty limited (even in Toronto it is very tough finding enchilada sauce). But tortillas are widely available in grocery stores here. I think it’s a reflection on the make up of the population.
Oh yummy! I love those chips stuffed inside! I think my favorite snack is cereal.
Never tried Sonic but I’m game! I love the idea of these wraps..
Very nice
Very nice!
My favorite snack right now is BBQ PopChips!
It depends on my mood. Some days it’s fruit or triscuits. Other days it might be chocolate.
I like to grab a meat and cheese plate with crackers and mustard.
Almonds or air popped popcorn
Right now, clementines since they are available inexpensively. Year round, salsa with anything- chips, celery, cheese.
Love pita chips and hummus!!!!
My favorites include grapes, dry roasted edamame, and pretzel sticks
Square pretzels and corn salsa!
I Love Pita Chips !
I’m always snacking on nuts – cashews and almonds!
Chips and salsa.
Popcorn Indiana Chocolate Drizzle Popcorn. My new addiction!
Wasabi peas or almonds.
I love apples with peanut butter and cocoa powder!
Sunflower seeds
I love popcorn since its pretty versatile and can be healthy or not so healthy