Copycat Taco Bell Naked Egg Taco Food

20 COPYCAT TACO BELL RECIPES

Steps:

• Select your favorite recipe.
• Organize all the required ingredients.
• Prep a Taco Bell recipe in 30 minutes or less!

COPYCAT TACO BELL CARAMEL APPLE EMPANADA

Steps:

• Make Filling:.
• In a microwave safe container, melt 20 caramels with 1 cup apple pie filling. Stir in remaining pie filling and ground cinnamon. Allow to filling to cool completely.
• Place 2 tablespoons caramel apple filling on one half of each dough round, leaving a 1/4-inch border around the filling. Brush border with water; fold dough over filling to enclose completely. Press edges to seal, then press to crimp with hands. Chill finished pastries in freezer for 10 minutes before cooking.
• Cook:.
• Attach a deep-frying thermometer to the side of large heavy-bottomed pot or dutch oven, heat 2-inches of oil, over medium-high, to 340°F.
• Line two baking sheets with paper towels. Working in batches, fry empanadas until they are light brown in color and crisp, about 5 minutes a batch, transfer empanadas to prepared towel lined baking sheets. Cool slightly before serving.
• Tip: Copycat Taco Bell Caramel Apple Empanda's can be formed and chilled in the refrigerator up to one day ahead; or frozen and thawed before cooking.

COPYCAT TACO BELL NAKED CHICKEN CHALUPA

Steps:

• In the bowl of a blender or food processor combine ingredients for Creamy Avocado Ranch Sauce. Blend until completely smooth. Transfer to a small container, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• In the bowl of a food processor combine ingredients for Naked Chicken Chalupa Shell. Process until completely combined and chicken has formed a paste, about three minutes. Transfer mixture to a bowl.
• Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment, flour liberally.
• Using a 1/3 cup measure lightly sprayed with cooking spray to help, divide chicken mixture into 12 portions, placing each portion on a floured baking sheet. Place both baking sheets in the freezer while you roll out chicken shells.
• Flour a washable cutting board liberally. Transfer one chicken portion to cutting board and flour the top. Using a rolling pin, roll the chicken mixture into a 6-inch circle. If the mixture is too sticky to roll, continue to freeze it for a bit longer. Make sure the rolling pin and the work surface are well floured. Place rolled out chicken rounds back in the freezer, dividing each with parchment.
• In a pie dish or shallow rimmed platter whisk together Wet Ingredients thoroughly.
• In another shallow dish stir together Dry Ingredients.
• In a large heavy bottomed pot or dutch oven, with a deep frying thermometer attached to side, heat oil over medium-high to 340°F.
• Working one at a time, remove a rolled out chicken round from the freezer, dust off excess flour, dip in egg mixture on both sides, then Dry Mixture on both sides.
• Using kitchen twine tie chicken round into "taco" shape. If chicken is too soft after breading, place in freezer again for a few minutes and continue with remaining rounds.
• Before frying make sure to have kitchen scissors and tongs on hand.
• Place Chalupa shells into hot oil one at a time. Fry for 1 1/2 minutes undisturbed. Using tongs, lift Chalupa gently to the surface of the oil. Snip string, and gently remove. Chalupa should now hold it's shape. Continue to fry until golden brown and cooked through another 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Fill with Creamy Avocado Ranch Sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese; serve immediately.

COPYCAT TACO BELL CHEESY FIESTA POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Make seasoning oil:.
• In a large bowl combine Fiesta Seasoning Oil ingredients, stirring well to combine.
• For Potatoes:.
• Place potatoes into a large pot of lukewarm water. Add salt. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Cook until potatoes are softened, but not fully cooked, 10 to 12 minutes total. Drain potatoes through colander, shaking a few times to release steam and soften edges. Allow to rest 5 minutes.
• Gently toss boiled potatoes in bowl with Fiesta Seasoning Oil coating thoroughly. Divide potatoes evenly between two rimmed baking sheets. Cook, tossing potatoes once, and rotating baking sheets; until potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, 25 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile make Nacho Cheese sauce.
• Nacho Cheese Sauce:.
• In a large saucepan over medium, heat oil. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until onion has softened about 5 to 7 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk, tomato paste, and vinegar, until well combined; allow to steep for 20 minutes.
• In a large heatproof bowl, combine grated cheeses, Place a fine mesh strainer over the bowl containing the cheese. Strain milk mixture into the bowl. Discard solids from strainer.
• Using a wooden spoon stir cheese mixture until smooth and saucy. If cheese doesn't melt completely, set bowl over a pot of simmering water and stir until cheese melts and mixture comes together.
• Top Copycat Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes with 3 cups Nacho Cheese Sauce, Sour Cream, tomatoes and pico de gallo if desired. Serve immediately.

COPYCAT TACO BELL NAKED EGG TACO

Steps:

• Make 2 cups of frozen hash browns according to package directions. Mid-way through cooking, toss potatoes with Fiesta Seasoning Oil. Set cooked potatoes aside.
• In a small microwave safe bowl heat 1 cup nacho cheese sauce, set aside.
• Make naked egg shells:.
• Heat oven to 400°F Into a medium bowl crack eggs making sure not to break yorks. Liberally coat a 12-inch skillet with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium-high. Carefully pour eggs into skillet, spacing out evenly; cook eggs undisturbed until egg whites bubble and begin to become opaque 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer skillet to heated oven. Cook until eggs are cooked in the center but not well done 6 to 8 minutes. Using a towel to protect your hand remove skillet from oven.
• Loosen edges of eggs from pan with a silicone spatula. Invert eggs onto a cutting board. Using a 4 1/2 - inch round pastry cutter, or a sharp knife and a small plate, cut two rounds from the cooked eggs.
• Dividing between both Copycat Taco Bell Naked Egg Tacos; fill with Fiesta Potatoes, warmed nacho cheese sauce, and shredded cheddar cheese. Top with pico de gallo if desired.