Description
Crispy Potato Tacos are a delightful fusion of comfort and simplicity, perfect for easy weeknight dinners or satisfying late-night cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tortillas
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, enough to cover the bottom of the pan.
- Combine the leftover mashed potatoes, cheese, green onions, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well until the ingredients come together in a delightful creamy mix.
- Spoon the potato mixture onto half of each tortilla and fold over, creating little pockets of joy.
- Fry the folded tacos in the hot skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with a generous dollop of sour cream.
Notes
You can personalize the filling by adding salsa, jalapeños, or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg