Potato and Cheese Flautas

This is one of my family's favorite dinners and I can't blame them. These potato flautas are so crunchy and delicious! I often make these in larger quantities for parties and gatherings and they are always the first thing to go. Be creative with your garnishes and enjoy! I garnish with shredded lettuce, crumbled queso fresco cheese, salsa or guacamole, Mexican crema or sour cream, and sliced avocado.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 520 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 24 (6 inch) corn tortillas
• 1 cup oil for frying, or as needed
• 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup shredded Chihuahua 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 tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Mash potatoes with milk and salt. Stir in Add Chihuahua cheese.

Step 3

Heat 1/2 inch oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Meanwhile, wrap tortillas in a dish towel or paper towel and microwave on high power for 2 minutes. If you don't steam them, they will crack when you roll them.

Step 5

Fill each tortilla with a spoonful of the mashed potato mixture, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick.

Step 6

When oil is hot enough to make the flautas sizzle, put 6 to 8 flautas in the oil; make sure there is room between them or they won't cook evenly. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. If the oil doesn't completely cover the flautas, flip over and fry the other sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.