Tacos de Papa (Potato Tacos)

Name: Tacos de Papa (Potato Tacos) recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8 tacos
Cuisine: Global
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

by Vanessa Chavez 1 year ago

5 (6)

10 minutes

513.3 kcal

46.7 g carbs

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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

Directions

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 to 5 minutes. Add cooked mashed potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
3. Place tortillas on a plate. Heat in microwave until pliable, 15 to 20 seconds.
4. Place 1/4 cup of potato mixture in each tortilla, fold in half and secure each end with toothpicks.
5. Heat oil in a skillet until shimmering. Fry each taco until crispy and golden brown, about 1 minute on each side.
6. Remove toothpicks and top with garnishes.