Kitchen Tips How To 8 Taco Tuesday Recipes That Aren't Tacos Tuesdays are common; these recipes are not. By Emily Boyette Emily Boyette Emily Boyette is a highly qualified editor within the food media industry with eight-plus years of experience. From galleries and listicles to recipe manuscripts and articles, her knowledge of cooking goes beyond text. Emily is a writer for Allrecipes. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on June 14, 2021 Whether you're feastin', fiesta-in', or just trying to spruce up the average Taco Tuesday, we've got anything-but-ordinary recipes that think outside the shell. Shape your tortillas into bowls for a restaurant-quality taco salad, or swap the tortillas for pasta shells, pie crust, tater tots, and more. Watch the video above and scroll below for 8 genius ideas for tacos with a twist. 01 of 08 Emily's Excellent Taco Casserole Allrecipes View Recipe Make this quick and easy casserole for a weeknight dinner! This recipe uses vegetarian chili, but you can substitute your favorite. Want to go all out? Make your own homemade guacamole to top! 02 of 08 Heavenly Taco Pie MyRecipes View Recipe MyRecipes combines all the best parts of Tex-Mex cuisine into a savory pie. Make it ahead of time, store in the fridge, and pop it in the oven for a family-pleasing dinner. For optimal results, allow to cool slightly before serving. 03 of 08 Tacos in Pasta Shells Allrecipes View Recipe Please both the adults and kids at dinnertime with this easy, family-friendly recipe full of Mexican flavors that everyone craves. Serve with sour cream, green onions, tomatoes, lettuce, black olives, and hot sauce. 04 of 08 Restaurant-Style Taco Salad Better Homes & Gardens View Recipe This Better Homes & Gardens recipe shows you how to transform a flour tortilla into a crispy taco salad shell using a clever cooking hack, then fill it with salad and a beef and bean topping for a Mexican meal your whole family will adore. 05 of 08 Taco-Tot Casserole MyRecipes View Recipe Tex-Mex meets tater tots in this easy, inexpensive, and all-around comforting one-dish dinner from MyRecipes. Top this fiesta of a casserole with fresh garnishes, such as avocado, tomato, jalapeño, and cilantro. 06 of 08 Instant Pot 2-Minute Taco Soup MyRecipes View Recipe Dinner doesn't get any simpler than this tasty, family-friendly taco soup from MyRecipes. Let the pressure cooker do all the work, with easy clean up and minimal prep. Serve with corn tortilla strips for added crunch. 07 of 08 Taco Mac & Cheese MyRecipes View Recipe When taco night meets mac and cheese, magic happens. MyRecipes combines melty cheese, hearty ground beef, and a creamy Tex-Mex inspired sauce in this taco-mac skillet for a maximum comfort food meal. 08 of 08 Apple Pie Tacos Better Homes & Gardens View Recipe Homemade taco shells are dusted with cinnamon sugar and stuffed with cooked apples in this fun recipe from Better Homes & Gardens. Top with whipped cream and drizzle with caramel for an ooey-gooey dessert delight. Related Find More Taco Recipes Here Video: How To Make Homemade Flour Tortillas 22 Taco Recipes That Top the Taco Truck's Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit