These Keto Cheese Taco Shells will elevate your tacos — and they’re incredibly easy to make with this simple method.
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Is there anything better than melted cheese? It’s a simple pleasure and one of my favorite foods — plus it’s naturally keto-friendly.
Melted cheese is versatile: make chips, use it as a keto pizza base, form it into taco cups, or replace corn tortilla shells entirely with these crispy cheese taco shells.
Why You’ll Love These Keto Cheese Taco Shells
- Made from only one ingredient — no complicated steps.
- Each shell contains about 1g net carbs.
- Enjoy tacos without the carb guilt.
Ingredients Needed to Make This Keto Taco Shells Recipe
Exact ingredient quantities are in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Shredded cheddar or a taco-friendly blend (Mexican or taco blend). That’s it — just cheese!
If you shop at Kroger, their Mexican style blend works well.
Tools Needed for This Recipe
Helpful equipment to make the shells:
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or a non-stick silicone baking mat
- Loaf pan (preferred) or a wooden spoon for shaping
How to Make Keto Cheese Taco Shells {Quick Overview}
This is a quick overview. For exact measurements and full details, see the recipe card below.
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Divide the shredded cheese into six equal portions (about 1/4 cup each) and space them evenly on the sheet.
Bake for 6–8 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown.
Remove from the oven and let the cheese cool for 1–3 minutes until it’s cool enough to handle but still pliable.
Carefully lift each cheese disc from the parchment and shape it into a taco shell.
How to Shape Keto Taco Shells: Common Method
The traditional method is to drape the warm cheese over a wooden spoon to form a narrow shell.
That technique produces narrow shells and typically lets you shape one shell at a time.
How to Shape Keto Taco Shells: My Preferred Method
I prefer draping the warm cheese over the sides of a loaf pan.
Reasons I prefer the loaf pan method:
- You can shape two shells per loaf pan (four if you fit them tightly).
- The base becomes wider, so you can add more filling without risking a brittle shell. These cheese shells crisp as they cool, so a wider base holds more ingredients.
Allow the shells to cool completely before filling them with your favorite keto taco ingredients. Enjoy!
More Keto Taco Recipes
- Low Carb Tacos — a popular keto taco recipe that uses low-carb tortillas or cheese shells.
- Homemade low-carb taco seasoning — makes taco meat flavorful without excess carbs.
- Keto Taco Casserole — a family-friendly casserole version of tacos.
- Keto Taco Cups — bite-sized cheese cups perfect for appetizers.
- Low Carb Taco Casserole with Refried Beans — a tasty variation for bean lovers.
Nutrition Facts for This Easy Keto Taco Shells Recipe
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings):
- 84 calories
- 6 g fat
- 6 g protein
- 1 g net carbs
More Keto Family Meals
- Keto ground beef casserole and other ground beef recipes.
- Low-carb chili for chilly nights.
- Keto cheeseburger casserole and similar comfort dishes.
- Various keto pizza recipes, including a chicken-crust pizza.
- Keto chicken broccoli casserole for a family-friendly dinner.
- Keto chicken stir-fry for a quick, flavorful meal.
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Keto Cheese Taco Shells
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese ideally Cheddar or a taco/Mexican blend
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick silicone mat. Divide the cheese into six 1/4-cup portions and space them evenly.
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Bake 6–8 minutes, until the edges begin to brown.
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Remove and cool 1–3 minutes until pliable but not fully stiff.
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Carefully lift each cheese disc from the paper and shape into shells. Drape over a wooden spoon for narrow shells or over a loaf pan for wider shells (two per loaf pan).
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Let cool completely, then fill with your favorite keto taco fillings. Enjoy!
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy and are based on the ingredients and brands used; accuracy is not guaranteed. Sugar alcohols, when applicable, have already been removed from total carbs.