Tacos de Papa (Potato Tacos) recipe

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Ingredients

1 (3.25 ounce) package instant mashed potatoes (such as Idahoan™ Signature Russets Mashed Potatoes)
½ cup diced onions
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
8 corn tortillas
½ cup vegetable oil for frying, plus more as needed
Shredded lettuce
Chopped tomatoes
4 tablespoons Shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
Salsa

Nutrition Info

513.3 calories
carbohydrate: 46.7 g
cholesterol: 6.3 mg
fat: 34.6 g
fiber: 5.9 g
protein: 7.3 g
saturatedFat: 5.9 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 229.5 mg
sugar: 3.7 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

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.

Recipe Yield

8 tacos

Recipe Note

I remember my mother making these potato tacos when I was growing up. We loved them! And they're great with mashed potatoes.

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