Description
Taco Salad Shells are crispy, edible tortilla bowls perfect for holding all your favorite taco salad ingredients. Easy to make at home, these crunchy shells add a fun twist and mess-free way to enjoy taco salads. Customize with spices or cheese for extra flavor—ideal for parties, lunches, or casual dinners.
Ingredients
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4 large flour tortillas (10-inch size)
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Cooking spray or olive oil
- Optional: chili powder, cumin, or taco seasoning for extra flavor
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). -
Prepare Tortillas:
Lightly brush or spray both sides of each tortilla with olive oil or cooking spray.
Sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, or taco seasoning if desired. -
Shape Tortillas:
Place tortillas inverted over oven-safe bowls, ramekins, or muffin tins to form bowls. -
Bake:
Bake for 10-15 minutes or until tortillas are golden and crisp. -
Cool:
Carefully remove shells from molds and let cool before filling. -
Serve:
Fill with taco salad ingredients such as seasoned ground beef or beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, avocado, salsa, and sour cream.
Notes
Use corn tortillas for gluten-free taco salad shells.Sprinkle cheese on tortillas before baking for cheesy shells.Air fryer option: cook at 375°F for 6-8 minutes.Store baked shells in an airtight container for up to 2 days to maintain crispness.
