How to Make Baked Taco Salad Shell Bowls
Transform your taco night with this simple and fun recipe for Baked Taco Salad Shell Bowls! Made with just four basic ingredients—large flour tortillas, a touch of vegetable oil, a sprinkle of salt, and nonstick cooking spray—these golden, crispy bowls come together in under 30 minutes. The tortillas are shaped over oven-safe bowls or taco shell molds and baked to perfection, creating the ideal edible vessel for your favorite taco salad fillings, from seasoned ground beef to fresh veggies and zesty salsa. Perfect for adding flair to weeknight dinners or parties, these customizable taco salad shells are as delicious as they are eye-catching. Impress your guests while keeping cleanup minimal with this crowd-pleasing recipe!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 bottle Nonstick cooking spray
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Lightly grease the back of oven-safe bowls or a taco shell baking mold using nonstick cooking spray.
Step 3
Brush each flour tortilla on both sides with vegetable oil. Sprinkle a pinch of salt evenly across the tortillas.
Step 4
Drape each tortilla over an inverted bowl or place it inside a taco shell mold, shaping them gently to form a bowl shape.
Step 5
Place the bowls/molds on a baking sheet and transfer to the oven.
Step 6
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy.
Step 7
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the taco bowls to cool for 5 minutes while still on the molds/bowls.
Step 8
Gently lift the cooled taco bowls off the molds. They should hold their shape.
Step 9
Serve immediately with your favorite taco salad ingredients, such as ground beef, lettuce, cheese, salsa, and avocado.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (431g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2424 |
| Total Fat 202.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2380mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 100g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 16g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 240mg | 0% |
| Iron 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 200mg | 0% |
Source of Calories