"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 Copycat
5
- ★★
- ★★
- ★★
- ★★
- ★★
Jump to Section
- Recipe Card
Prep time: 30mins
Cook time: 3mins
Serves or Makes: 4
Recipe Card
ingredients
- 4 8-inch flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- cinnamon sugar
- 16 ounce diced apple pie filling
- 6 ounce finely grated cheddar cheese
- red hot candy powder
Method
Step 1
Prepare red hot candy powder by grinding the candies in to a powder with a food processor or blender.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Immediately sprinkle one side of the tortilla in cinnamon sugar.
Step 5
Heat up the apple pie filling in the microwave and spread ½ cup on top of the tortilla.
Step 6
Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the top of the apple pie filling.
Step 7
Sprinkle a small amount of the red hot candy powder on top of the cheese.
Step 8
Cut the apple grande into four quarters, serve and enjoy!