The tortilla shell is so much more versatile than just a taco’s blanket! Take a peak at 5 different ways to use a tortilla shell that doesn’t fall flat. Use tortilla shells for appetizers, desserts, and entrees. Whether you are excited to try a new recipe or figure out a way to use up the leftover Taco Tuesday tortilla shells, give tortilla shells the sweet and savory life they deserve.

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5 Ways to Use Tortilla Shells

Fruit-Filled French Toast Wraps

• Details
  • Total: 25 minutes
  • Servings: 2 servings
• Nutrition Facts (per serving)
  • 399 calories
  • 10g fat (4g saturated fat)
  • 72mg cholesterol
  • 256mg sodium
  • 68g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 9g fiber)
  • 15g protein
• Ingredients:
  • 3/4 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 2/3 cup sliced ripe banana
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup 2% milk
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 2/3 cup sliced fresh strawberries
  • 2/3 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/4 cup granola
  • OPTIONAL TOPPINGS: additional vanilla yogurt, strawberries, blueberries and granola
• Directions:

• In a small bowl, combine yogurt and banana. In a shallow bowl, whisk egg, milk, cinnamon and nutmeg. Dip both sides of each tortilla in egg mixture. In a skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add tortilla; cook until golden brown, 1-2 minutes on each side.
• Spoon yogurt mixture down center of tortillas; top with strawberries, blueberries and granola. Roll up each tortilla. If desired, top with additional yogurt, berries and granola.

Baked Tortilla Chips

• Details
  • Prep: 10 minutes
  • Cook: 15 minutes
  • Total: 25 minutes
  • Servings: 6 servings
• Nutrition Facts (per serving)
  • 147 calories
  • 3.3g protein
  • 26g carbohydrates
  • 4.1g fat
  • 418mg sodium
• Ingredients:
  • 1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
• Directions:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cut each tortilla into 8 chip sized wedges and arrange the wedges in a single layer on a cookie sheet.
  • In a mister, combine the oil and lime juice. Mix well and spray each tortilla wedge until slightly moist.
  • Combine the cumin, chili powder and salt in a small bowl and sprinkle on the chips.
  • Bake for about 7 minutes. Rotate the pan and bake for another 8 minutes or until the chips are crisp, but not too brown. Serve with salsas, garnishes or guacamole.

Fiesta Pinwheels

• Details
  • Total: 15 minutes + chilling
  • Servings: 6 servings
• Nutrition Facts (per serving)
  • 59 calories
  • 3g fat (2g saturated fat)
  • 6mg cholesterol
  • 154mg sodium
  • 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber)
  • 2g protein.
• Ingredients:
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup picante sauce
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • Dash garlic powder
  • 1 can (4-1/2 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
  • 1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 8 flour tortillas (10 inches)
  • Salsa
• Directions:
  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, picante sauce, taco seasoning and garlic powder until smooth. Stir in olives, chiles, cheese and onions. Spread about 1/2 cup on each tortilla.
  • Roll up jelly-roll style; wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Slice into 1-in. pieces. Serve with salsa.
  • Tested Tips:
    • Pinwheels may be prepared ahead and frozen. Thaw in the refrigerator.
    • Sharp cheddar cheese has been aged longer than regular cheddar. As cheese ages, its flavor becomes more pronounced. Using aged cheese in a recipe can add complexity and rich flavor, even to humble favorites like mac ’n’ cheese.

Southwest Beef Wraps

• Details
  • Total: 15 minutes + chilling
  • Servings: 6 servings
• Nutrition Facts (per serving)
  • 59 calories
  • 3g fat (2g saturated fat)
  • 6mg cholesterol
  • 154mg sodium
  • 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber)
  • 2g protein
• Ingredients:
  • 1 beef Shoulder Roast Boneless or Bottom Round Rump Roast (2-1/2 to 3 pounds)
  • 1 medium onion, quartered
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 jars (16 ounces) chunky salsa, divided
  • 8 flour tortillas (10-inch diameter), warmed
  • Fresh cilantro (optional)
  • Tomato-corn relish:
    • 1 cup frozen corn, defrosted
    • 1 cup chopped fresh tomato
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

• Directions:
  • Cut beef Shoulder Roast into 4 even pieces. Place onion and garlic in 4-1/2 to 5-1/2-quart slow cooker; top with beef. Add water, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on HIGH 5 to 5-1/2 hours or on LOW 9 to 9-1/2 hours or until beef is fork-tender. (No stirring is necessary during cooking.)
  • Remove beef; cool slightly. Strain cooking liquid; skim fat. Shred beef with 2 forks. Place beef in a 2-quart microwave-safe dish; add 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
  • Combine Tomato-Corn Relish ingredients in a medium bowl; stir in 1/4 cup salsa.
  • Add remaining salsa to beef; mix well. Cover and microwave on HIGH 8 to 10 minutes or until heated through, stirring once.
  • Top each tortilla with 3/4 cup beef mixture, leaving 1-1/2-inch border around the edge. Top beef with about 1/4 cup relish. Fold right and left sides of tortillas over filling; fold bottom edge over and roll up. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

Easy Tortilla Pizza

• Details
  • Prep: 15 minutes
  • Cook: 9 minutes
  • Total: 23 minutes
  • Servings: 1 serving/1 pizza
• Nutrition Facts (per serving)
  • 833 calories
  • 71.4g protein
  • 37.1g carbohydrates
  • 43.1g fat
  • 201.2mg cholesterol
  • 1024.3mg sodium
• Ingredients:
  • 1 (8 inch) soft flour tortilla
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 pinch garlic powder
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons tomato sauce
  • 1 cooked chicken breast, sliced
  • ½ green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • ⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 pinch dried oregano
  • OTHER: add your favorite toppings!

• Directions:
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place tortilla on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil; sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and pepper on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove tortilla from the oven and spread tomato sauce on top. Arrange chicken breast, green bell pepper, and green onions over tomato sauce; cover with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle oregano over cheese. Slice pizza into wedges using a pizza cutter.