Biscuit Puffy Tacos
- Ingredients:5
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:310
Biscuit Puffy Tacos
- Ingredients:5
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:310
Pillsbury™ biscuit dough transforms into a delectable taco base which can be customized to fit your menu!
Ingredient
Prep
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury™ Southern Style Frozen Biscuit Dough, 2.2 oz (06252) | 1 lb 10.00 oz | 12 each |
Assembly
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Taco meat, prepared, hot | 1 lb 2.00 oz | 2 2/3 cups |
| Cheddar cheese, shredded | 6 oz | 1 1/2 cups |
| Lettuce, shredded | 5 oz | 3 cups |
| Tomatoes, diced | 4 oz | 3/4 cup |
Instructions
- Prep
Thaw biscuit dough, covered, either at room temperature 15-30 minutes until flexible or refrigerated overnight.
Roll out dough into 6-inches in diameter using flour as necessary.
Fry in oil preheated to 350°F using a taco fry basket (or 8-inch stainless steel turner to form a taco shape) for 2-3 minutes until deep golden brown and fully cooked.
Remove from oil, drain and keep warm.
- Assembly
Add #20 scoop (1.5 oz) warm taco meat to fried biscuit.
Top with 2 Tbsp cheese, 1/4 cup lettuce and 1 Tbsp diced tomatoes; serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
- Garnish with a salsa of choice and Mexican-style crema if desired. Note nutritional information may change.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories310
- Total Fat17g
- Protein13g
- Total Carbohydrate25g
- Sugars3g
Servings: 12
Serving Size: 1 taco
Amount Per Serving Calories : 310
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 17g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 47% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 900mg | 37% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 3g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 13g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 1,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate ½,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 1,
- High-Fat Meat ½,
- Fat 1&½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 1oz-eq,
- Dairy ½c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice1&½
