Crispy cheese tacos
Crispy cheese tacos – so easy and delicious! Fry mini tortillas with melted grated cheddar and voila – you have a taco with crispy cheese! This recipe adds a spicy bean filling, but you can use whatever filling you like – leftover meat, salsa, or avocado. Tacos are a true street food classic that you can eat them in a few bites as soon as it’s assembled. Serve your crispy cheese tacos with chilli con carne, or other varieties of tacos for a true Mexican feast.
Ingredients
Spicy bean filling
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Green pepper
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½ |
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Red onion
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½ |
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Rapeseed oil
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1 tsp |
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Drained black beans
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½ can |
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Paprika
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¼ tsp |
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Ground cumin
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¼ tsp |
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Coarse salt
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½ tsp |
Crispy cheese tacos
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Grated red cheddar cheese
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175 g |
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Small tortillas
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4 |
For serving
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Fresh coriander
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1 handful |
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Lime fruit, cut into wedges
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½ |
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Chilli, thinly sliced
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1 |
Instructions
Spicy bean filling
Crispy cheese tacos
For serving
Questions about crispy cheese tacos
Tacos are a staple in Mexican food. Keep reading below if you want to learn more about our crispy cheese tacos version.
Why are my fried tacos soggy?
What makes a crispy cheese taco different from a regular taco?
How can someone add some heat to their crispy cheese tacos?
How do I best store my leftover crispy cheese tacos?
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Hold on tight, it’s about to get cheesy!
Take your standard taco dinner to a whole new level with this cheesy take on the much-loved classic. The melted cheddar adds a smoky, crunchy layer that compliments the softer beans and vegetables on both a flavour and texture level. Feel free to sprinkle some extra cheddar over your assembled taco for an even cheesier experience!
Mix and match the filling
Part of a taco dinner’s charm is its versatility and the amount of fillings are endless. In this recipe, we use spicy beans, paired with coriander, lime and chilli as toppings but your fillings repertoire can easily be expanded with anything from shredded chicken to breaded and fried fish (a flaky white fish like cod or tilapia works especially well), or even grilled corn. While you’re at it, expand your toppings by adding a bowl of creamy guacamole, spicy salsa, and sour cream to the mix.
The best way to please a crowd
Serving this dinner buffet-style to let each guest build their own taco is one of the best, and most popular, ways of enjoying this meal. Either serve each guest with small portions of every filling and topping, or create a central ‘taco bar’ where the tortillas, fillings and toppings are spread out on trays and colourful bowls.
