The Off-Menu Taco Bell Mac And Cheese Employees Swear By - Tasting Table

"If you just cringed a little, that's understandable. Cinnamon twists with cheese are not the most appetizing combination you could imagine. But it's not what you think. The cinnamon twists at Taco Bell are made from something like pasta and duros (a puffed wheat snack). When they come into the store, they're in dry form, no cinnamon or sugar yet. You can see how this Taco Bell hack is shaping up to be a weird one."

"As seen in some videos on TikTok made by Taco Bell employees, the dry cinnamon twists are stored in a bin. It looks no different from any pasta you would buy at the store. However, preparing it does take a little work because Taco Bell is not set up to boil pasta. One method involves placing the pasta in a container, covering it with hot water, and letting it sit. This is time-consuming, no doubt, and probably doesn't give you the best texture."

Taco Bell cinnamon twists arrive in a dry, pasta-like form and can be cooked and combined with cheese to resemble macaroni and cheese. Employees prepare the twists by soaking them in hot water or placing them in a bag with warm water to soften, since Taco Bell kitchens are not set up to boil pasta. After softening, workers top the cooked twists with nacho cheese sauce or the three-cheese blend to create a creamy dish. Videos and social posts show the final product looking like a legitimate bowl of mac and cheese, though preparation can be time-consuming and affect texture.

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