Tacos de Papa (Potato Tacos)

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Description

I remember my mother making these potato tacos when I was growing up. We loved them! And they’re great with mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

  • 1 (3.25 ounce) package instant mashed potatoes (such as Idahoan™ Signature Russets Mashed Potatoes)
  • ½ cup diced onions
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • ½ cup vegetable oil for frying, plus more as needed
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • 4 tablespoons Shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
  • Salsa

Instructions

  1. Prepare mashed potatoes according to package directions.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sautee diced onions in oil until tender and translucent
  3. 3 to 5 minutes. Add cooked mashed potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Place tortillas on a plate. Heat in microwave until pliable
  5. 15 to 20 seconds.
  6. Place 1/4 cup of potato mixture in each tortilla
  7. fold in half and secure each end with toothpicks.
  8. Heat oil in a skillet until shimmering. Fry each taco until crispy and golden brown
  9. about 1 minute on each side.
  10. Remove toothpicks and top with garnishes.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Servings: 4

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