Are you looking for an innovative new twist on a classic favorite? Look no further than Taco John’s Apple Grande! This indulgent dish combines the sweet and tart flavor of apples, a generous helping of melted cheese, and a red hot candy powder to top it all off.
Taco John’s Apple Grande is a sweet and savory treat that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. With a generous helping of tart apples, sprinkled with a light coating of cinnamon sugar, this dish is sure to be a hit with guests. The flavors combine to create a unique and delicious snack that is sure to stand out from other desserts.
What are Taco John’s Apple Grande’s?
Taco John’s Apple Grande’s are a delicious blend of apples, cinnamon, and cheese served on a crispy fried tortilla shell.
Ingredients
- Tortilla shells
- Vegetable oil
- Cinnamon sugar
- Apple pie filling
- Cheddar Cheese
- Red hot candy powder
How to make Taco John’s Apple Grande’s
Prepare red hot candy powder by grinding the candies in to a powder with a food processor or blender. Heat oil in a skillet over medium to high heat (350°F). You should have at least ¼ of a inch of oil in your pan.
Fry the tortilla in the hot oil, making sure to keep pushing air bubbles out keeping it as flat as possible. Once done frying place the tortilla on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Immediately sprinkle one side of the tortilla in cinnamon sugar.
Heat up the apple pie filling in the microwave and spread ½ cup on top of the tortilla.
Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the top of the apple pie filling.
Sprinkle a small amount of the red hot candy powder on top of the cheese. Cut the Apple Grande into four quarters, serve and enjoy!
Tools For This Recipe
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- GreenPan Frying Pan–GreenPan has the best frying pans, healthy nonstick and oven safe.
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Ingredients
- 4 – 8 inch flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- cinnamon sugar
- 16 ounces diced apple pie filling
- 6 ounces finely grated cheddar cheese
- red hot candy powder
Instructions
- Prepare red hot candy powder by grinding the candies in to a powder with a food processor or blender.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium to high heat (350°F). You should have at least ¼ of a inch of oil in your pan.
- Fry the tortilla in the hot oil, making sure to keep pushing air bubbles out keeping it as flat as possible. Once done frying place the tortilla on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Immediately sprinkle one side of the tortilla in cinnamon sugar.
- Heat up the apple pie filling in the microwave and spread ½ cup on top of the tortilla.
- Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the top of the apple pie filling.
- Sprinkle a small amount of the red hot candy powder on top of the cheese.
- Cut the apple grande into four quarters, serve and enjoy!
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