Ingredients
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Monterey Jack cheese
Colby cheese
Mozzarella cheese
Garlic
Chili powder
Cumin
Smoked paprika
Roasted garlic
Dried oregano
Chopped chorizo
Bacon bits
Plant-based shreds for vegan
Spices like garlic or cumin
Instructions
1-First, preheat the oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC) and position the oven rack near the top. Then, set up a cooling rack using dowels supported by blocks or wooden spoons propped on glasses. Next, line a baking sheet with parchment paper (non-waxed).
2-Use a 6-inch ring mold or draw three 6-inch circles on the parchment paper (flip the paper over if using drawn lines). Place about ยผ cup of shredded cheese inside each ring or on each circle, leaving space between each. Bake near the top of the oven for 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the edges are slightly crisp.
3-Cool for 1-2 minutes and dab off excess oil with paper towels. Carefully lift the cheese circles and drape them over the cooling rack or dowels to form taco shell shapes. Let the shells cool for about 15 minutes to firm up, and repeat the baking and shaping process for additional shells as needed.
4-Finally, fill the shells with desired taco fillings and serve. This quick process takes about 25 minutes total, with just 5 minutes of prep, making it perfect for students or working professionals.
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๐ง Choose good-quality cheddar cheese to minimize excess oil separation.
โณ Allow shells to rest on the cooling rack for 15-20 minutes to achieve firmness and reduce greasiness.
๐ง Coat dowels with food-grade mineral oil and support with blocks for better shaping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cooling Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking and Shaping
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Carb, Gluten-Free, Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco shell
- Calories: 154
- Sugar: 0.1 grams
- Sodium: 246 milligrams
- Fat: 13 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Carbohydrates: 1 gram
- Protein: 9 grams
- Cholesterol: 38 milligrams
