Tacos de Papa (Potato Tacos)
Description
Tortillas are filled with cooked onions and mashed potatoes, fried until golden brown and crisp, and served with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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1 (3 1/4 ounce) package instant mashed potatoes (such as Idahoan™ Signature Russets Mashed Potatoes)
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1/2 cup diced onions
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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salt and pepper to taste
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8 corn tortillas
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1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying, plus more as needed
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Shredded lettuce
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Chopped tomatoes
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4 tablespoons Shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
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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.