Cloud Bread Tacos with Pico (Printable)

Fluffy cloud bread shells filled with seasoned ground beef, zesty pico and toppings for a low-carb, gluten-free twist.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cloud Bread

01 - 3 large eggs, separated
02 - 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
04 - Pinch of salt

→ Taco Meat

05 - 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
06 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon chili powder
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
14 - 1/2 cup tomato sauce
15 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Pico de Gallo

16 - 2 medium tomatoes, diced
17 - 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
18 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
19 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
20 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
21 - Salt, to taste

→ Optional Toppings

22 - Shredded lettuce
23 - Sour cream
24 - Sliced avocado
25 - Shredded cheese

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar and a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend the egg yolks with softened cream cheese until smooth and homogenous.
04 - Fold the whipped egg whites into the yolk and cream cheese mixture in batches, preserving as much air as possible. Spoon eight rounds (about 4 inches / 10 cm each) onto the prepared sheet.
05 - Bake the rounds for 20–25 minutes, until golden and set. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before handling.
06 - While the rounds bake, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent, add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt and pepper, then add the tomato sauce and simmer 5 minutes until thickened.
07 - Combine diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Adjust seasoning and set aside to meld.
08 - Carefully open each cooled cloud round and fill with a portion of taco meat. Top with pico de gallo and any desired optional toppings. Serve immediately, handling the rounds gently to avoid tearing.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The pillowy cloud bread feels almost like a secret taco hack, making every bite both light and indulgent.
  • It’s perfect for those nights you want real taco flavor, but want to skip the heavy feeling afterward.
02 -
  • I learned the hard way that rushing the egg white whip means sad, flat tacos—be patient and whip until peaks stand tall.
  • Letting cloud bread cool before filling stops it from being too tender to hold your delicious meat and toppings.
03 -
  • Use metal bowls for whipping egg whites—they stay cooler, making the peaks form better.
  • A little extra time folding the cloud bread batter pays off for a fluffier shell.
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