Tacos de Papa (Potato Tacos)

Tortillas are filled with cooked onions and mashed potatoes, fried until golden brown and crisp, and served with your favorite toppings.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 513 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Prepare mashed potatoes according to package directions.

Step 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.

Step 3

Place tortillas on a plate. Heat in microwave until pliable, 15 to 20 seconds.

Step 4

Place 1/4 cup of potato mixture in each tortilla, fold in half and secure each end with toothpicks.

Step 5

Heat oil in a skillet until shimmering. Fry each taco until crispy and golden brown, about 1 minute on each side.

Step 6

Remove toothpicks and top with garnishes.