1-Ingredient Cheese Taco Shells

Shredded Cheese Taco Shells

These cheese taco shells are a gluten free alternative to flour tortilla shells that’s easy to make at home and super tasty! You can’t go wrong with these! Everyone loves cheddar cheese.

These 1-ingredient taco shells are not only flavorful taco shells that hold your favorite fillings but also add a burst of cheesy goodness to every bite.

Real Mexican tortillas are made out of corn and are actually gluten free. Lots of people prefer to stay away from corn when they start eating gluten free and anything that isn’t certified gluten free.

Usually, these cheese taco shells are eaten on the keto diet but they’re gluten free, budget-friendly, 1-ingredient, and extremely easy to make so they’re a fabulous option for gluten free taco shells! I have a review of the best gluten free tortillas if you prefer that.

Tools to use for this recipe

For this recipe you will need:

• measuring spoons and cups 
• airtight storage container for leftovers 
• spatula
• saucepan
• skillet
• baking sheet
• parchment paper

Ingredients needed for Cheddar Cheese Taco Shells

• Grated cheddar cheese
• Other ingredients in the photo are for making the taco filling

How to Make Cheese Taco Shells

Step 1: Make the shredded cheese taco shells. Place the cheese in the form of a circle on parchment. Do this for each taco shell you want to make.

Step 2: Melt the cheese. Place the plate with the cheese in the microwave to melt the cheese and slightly harden it. Once melted, bend the parchment paper in half a little and let the cheese harden to make it look like taco shells.

Step 3: Make your taco filling. You can use this simple recipe or your preferred recipe. Sauté the ground beef over medium heat until cooked.

Step 4: Season the meat. Add taco seasoning and a little water and simmer until tender.

Step 5: Make the tacos! Place the taco meat in cheese shells, and add salsa and other preferred taco garnishes on top.

How to Store Cheese Taco Shells

These shredded cheese taco shells are best eaten right away. If you have leftovers you can store them in a container in your fridge for up to 4 days and use them again to make tacos.

Can I use any cheese to make shredded cheese taco shells?

Yes, you can use almost any cheese to make these tacos. Anything that melts easily and hardens into a shape will work great. Also, consider the flavor of the cheese with what you are filling the taco with. Gouda might not make a great Mexican taco shell but Cheddar goes extremely well with taco fillings.

More gluten free weeknight dinner recipes to try

• Chorizo Pulled Pork
• Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs
• Gluten Free Chicken Tetrazzini
• Healthy Lemon Chicken
• Keto Sushi
• Gluten Free Meatloaf (Insanely Good!)

If you love snacks, here are more Paleo desserts and Paleo snacks! Make sure to check out my huge collection of gluten free dinner recipes.

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Cheese Taco Shell Recipe

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