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Cheddar Cheese Taco Shells

Taco Bell's New Black Bean Toasted Cheddar Chalupa is Extra Cheesy

— November 13, 2020 — Lifestyle
While Taco Bell may have cut several items from its menu this year, that hasn't stopped the chain from introducing new creations like the Black Bean Toasted Cheddar Chalupa, Black Bean Chalupa, and Veggie Nachos Party Pack.

Taco Bell's new Black Bean Toasted Cheddar Chalupa is a delicious take on the classic pairing of beans and cheese. The new dish consists of a taco shell that's been coated in six-month aged cheddar and then toasted. The cheesy shell is then filled with black beans, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, and reduced-fat sour cream. Similarly, the new Black Bean Chalupa takes almost the same ingredients, but with a regular Chalupa shell on the outside. To round out the vegetarian-friendly menu, there's a Veggie Nachos Party Pack made with tortilla chips, beans, nacho cheese sauce, jalapeños, guacamole, diced tomatoes, and reduced-fat sour cream.

Image Credit: Taco Bell
Trend Themes
1. Cheese-coated Taco Shells - Cheese-coated taco shells offer an opportunity for innovation in the fast food industry, as cheese-lovers seek more cheesy options.
2. Vegetarian-friendly Menus - The rise of vegetarianism and demand for plant-based options presents opportunities for innovation in menu offerings in the fast food industry.
3. Cheese Innovation - Cheese innovation can be a key differentiator for fast food chains, as the demand for unique, cheesy dishes grows.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food - Fast food chains can leverage cheesy innovation to attract customers and stand out in a competitive market.
2. Plant-based Foods - There is an opportunity for innovation in the plant-based food industry, as demand for meatless options increases.
3. Dairy Products - Dairy product companies can explore new ways to innovate and produce cheeses that cater to the growing demand for unique, cheesy dishes.
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