Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Taquitos

★Ingredients

For the Taquitos:

1 1/2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast

8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix (store-bought or homemade)

1/4 cup chopped green onions

For the Cheese Shells:

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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★Instructions

1. Prepare the Filling:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, and chopped green onions. Mix until well combined.

2. Make the Cheese Shells:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Place 1/4 cup mounds of shredded mozzarella cheese on the parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each mound slightly to form a circle.
4. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

3. Assemble the Taquitos:

1. Let the cheese shells cool for about 1 minute to firm up slightly, but not too long as they need to be pliable.
2. Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture along the center of each cheese shell.
3. Carefully roll up each cheese shell around the filling to form a taquito. You may need to hold them for a few seconds to ensure they keep their shape.

4. Serve:

1. Once all the taquitos are assembled, you can place them back on the baking sheet and warm them in the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes if desired.
2. Serve the taquitos hot with extra ranch dressing, salsa, or guacamole for dipping.

Tips:

• Cheese Shells: Keep an eye on the cheese while it bakes to ensure it doesn’t overcook and become too crispy to roll.
• Filling Variations: Feel free to add or substitute ingredients like chopped jalapeños, bell peppers, or olives to the chicken mixture for extra flavor.

Enjoy!