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The Macaroni and Cheese Taco Shell

The Macaroni and Cheese Taco Shell Recipe

Nick @ DudeFoods.com
Have you ever dreamed of a taco shell made out of macaroni and cheese? If so then this recipe is for you!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Freezing Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces pasta
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 1/2 cups milk
  • 4 cups (16 ounces) Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 8 eggs
  • 6 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • Your choice of taco filling

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to the directions on the package.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and stir in flour. Add 3 cups of milk and reduce heat to low. Stir in shredded Cheddar cheese slowly until melted and pour over cooked pasta.
  • Form macaroni and cheese into a circle over a piece of parchment paper (I used a springform pan to do this), top with another piece of parchment paper, flatten it out, form it into the shape of a taco shell (I did this by forming the macaroni and cheese around a couple of wooden dowels, but in lieu of wooden dowels even something like the cardboard from the middle of a roll of paper towels should work), wrap in aluminum foil and freeze for at least an hour.
  • Set up a dredging station with two bowls — beaten eggs and 1/2 cup milk in the first one and panko breadcrumbs in the second one.
  • Submerge the macaroni and cheese shell in egg wash and coat in panko breadcrumbs. Repeat this step a second time if necessary.
  • Freeze for at least another hour.
  • Heat oil in deep fryer or heavy skillet to 375°F.
  • Fry your taco shell for 5 minutes.
  • Drain on paper towels, fill with your choice of taco fillings and enjoy!
Keyword cheese, deep fried food, entrees, macaroni and cheese