Crispy Potato Tacos

A creamy potato and cotija cheese mixture fill these crispy pan-fried potato tacos for a comforting meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 633 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 12 corn tortillas
• 4 tablespoons salted butter
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and halved
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 0.5 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup crumbled Cotija cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until soft enough to mash, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain. Add milk, butter, and white pepper and mash over medium heat until mixed, adding a splash more milk if needed. Stir in Parmesan and cotija cheeses; continue stirring over medium heat until nice and thick.

Step 2

Wrap the stack of tortillas in a towel (or paper towels) and microwave on high until softened, about 45 seconds.

Step 3

Spread 2 heaping tablespoons of the potato mixture on half of a tortilla, then sprinkle with cilantro and press the other half of the tortilla over potatoes to make a taco shape; the mixture will hold the taco together. Continue to assemble tacos while tortillas are warm.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and fry the tacos, turning them over occasionally, until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.