These cheese shell taco cups are the perfect low-carb and keto-friendly appetizer! Easy to make and great for parties or quick dinners.

Put a spin on taco night with this delicious and easy to make Keto Cheese Shell Taco Cups!

Craving tacos but don’t want to eat the carb loaded shells? These keto cheese shell taco cups are the perfect alternative and taste delicious! It’s easy to make and one of my favorite dinner recipe. 

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Not on a keto diet? Don’t worry, no matter if you are trying to cut carbs or not, you will enjoy this recipe. My son prefers this recipe over regular taco because he likes the added cheese.

This recipe is great to serve at dinner, appetizers or party food when needing to feed a crowd.

Keto Cheese Shell Taco Cups

The shells are so simple to make. You can use either slices of cheese or shredded – whatever you have in the fridge will work. 

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Place the cheese on a parchment line baking sheet and bake at 375 for about 3-4 minutes. They will still be bubbly when you remove them from the oven.

Let cool for 1 minute and then place in a muffin tin. Let them cool for a couple minutes and to form the cups. Then fill them up with all your favorite taco toppings. 

Keto Taco Cup Recipe

Ingredients Needed

Cheddar Cheese
Ground beef
Taco seasoning
Pico de gallo
Cilantro
Avocado
Sour Cream

How To Make Cheese Taco Shells

Preheat oven to 375.

Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

Add cheese and cook for 3-4 minutes. Then place cheese in muffin tin to form the cup shape.

In large pan, cook the ground beef until cook through.

Add in taco seasoning and let simmer for 5 minutes.

Place 2 tablespoons of taco meat in each cup.

Then top with sour cream, pico de gallo, cilantro, avocado and sour cream.

Serve immediately.

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Tips for Making Cheese Cups Crispy

If you want your cheese shell taco cups to have that perfect crisp bite, follow these tips:

Use the Right Cheese

Stick to hard cheeses like cheddar, parmesan, or Monterey Jack. Soft cheeses like mozzarella stay too chewy and don’t crisp up as well.

Thin, Even Layer

Spread the shredded cheese in a thin, even circle — about ¼ cup per pile. Too thick, and it won’t crisp; too thin, and it may burn.

Bake Until Golden Brown

Don’t underbake! Let the edges turn golden and bubbly. That’s the crisp magic happening.

Let Them Cool Before Shaping (Slightly!)

Let the cheese cool for 30 seconds before pressing into the muffin tin. Too soon and it will collapse; too late and it’ll crack.

Optional: Broil for 1 Minute

Want extra crunch? Pop them under the broiler for 30 seconds to 1 minute before shaping.

This recipe is so simple to make and will soon to become a regular on your weekly meal plans!

Cheese Shell Taco Cups

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Put a spin on night with this delicious and easy to make Keto Cheese Shell Taco cups!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 slices Cheddar Cheese
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 pkg Taco seasoning
• 2 tbsp Pico de gallo
• 1 tsp Cilantro, chopped
• 1 Avocado, diced
• 1/2 cup Sour Cream

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Add cheese and cook for 3-4 minutes. Then place cheese in muffin tin to form the cup shape.
4. In large pan, cook the ground beef until cook through.
5. Add in taco seasoning and let simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Place 2 tablespoons of taco meat in each cup.
7. Then top with sour cream, pico de gallo, cilantro, avocado and sour cream.
8. Serve immediately.

Be sure to try these other delicious keto recipes that are great for family dinners:

Grilled Chili Shrimp
Cheeseburger Casserole
Avocado Frittata
Keto Pepperoni Pizza

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