Parmesan taco shells are my favorite to make because they only contain one ingredient: Parmesan! Here’s how I transform one of my favorite types of cheese into a keto-friendly taco shell.
How to Make Parmesan Keto Taco Shells
- Prepare your baking sheet and oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Portion your cheese piles. For each taco shell, allot about ⅓ cup of cheese in small piles spaced about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. It will spread, hence the spaces in between.
- Bake. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until the cheese has melted and browned.
- Let cool. Let it cool, otherwise it will not hold its shape when you lift it up with your spatula.
- Mold the taco shell. Position your favorite spatula between two cups and drape the Parmesan sheet over it so that it folds over in the shape of a taco shelll.
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How to Make Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing
Of course, any salad wouldn’t be complete without a delicious, homemade dressing. For my Caesar salad dressing, I like it smooth and creamy and this is how I make it:
- Put all the ingredients in a jar.
- Blend with an immersion blender. My secret to any salad dressing is my immersion blender because it helps mix the water-based and oil-based ingredients together.
- Refrigerate. Some salads are better with chilled salad dressing.
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How to Make Keto Chicken Caesar Salad Tacos
Now that you have all the components ready, all that’s left to do is compose the tacos!
- Measure out your chicken, lettuce and dressing.
- Toss. Take half your dressing and toss your chicken and lettuce in it until everything is lightly coated.
- Fill the taco shells. Fill the taco shells about ¾ of the way and drizzle with the remaining salad dressing.
- Sprinkle with bacon. Of course, Caesar salad wouldn’t be complete without bacon on top!
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Can You Make These Keto Taco ShellsAhead?
These parmesan taco shells are excellent when freshly made, and will certainly keep for a day or two when stored in the refrigerator. However, storing it for longer than that can affect the overall texture of the taco shell, making it drier and more crumbly.
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eto Chicken Caesar Salad Tacos with Parmesan Taco Shells
- Author: Bree – KetoPots.com
- Prep Time:15 minutes
- Cook Time:5 minutes
- Total Time:20 minutes
- Yield:4 1x
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
- 4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
- 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce or iceberg lettuce
For the dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 filets of anchovies
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- salt and pepper to taste
For the tacos:
- 1 ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- To make the dressing, put all the ingredients in a large jar.
- Blend using an immersion blender until smooth.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- To make the shells, preheat oven to 400°F.
- Line a baking sheet with silicone mat or parchment paper.
- Place 1/3 cup piles of cheese 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese melts and turns lightly brown.
- Let the cheese cool for 2-3 minutes then using the spatula lift it up and place it over the handle of a tong or other utensils that is balanced on two cups.
- In a bowl add the chicken, lettuce and half of dressing.
- Toss to coat.
- Fill the taco shells with salad.
- Drizzle with remaining sauce and sprinkle with bacon.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:1
- Calories:380
- Carbohydrates:5.5g
- Fat:32.4g
- Sugar:.7g
- Protein:15.4g
- Fiber:.8g