Tacos de Papa (Potato Tacos)

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

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

Ingredients

1 (3 1/4 ounce) package instant mashed potatoes (such as Idahoan™ Signature Russets Mashed Potatoes)
1/2 cup diced onions
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
8 corn tortillas
1/2 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.