Name: Tacos de Papa (Potato Tacos)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Instant mashed potatoes (such as Idahoan™ Signature Russets Mashed Potatoes) - 1 (3.25 ounce) package; Diced onions - ½ cup; Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon; Salt and pepper to taste - 1 tablespoon; Corn tortillas - 8; Vegetable oil for frying, plus more as needed - ½ cup; Shredded lettuce - ½ cup; Chopped tomatoes - ½ cup; Shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend - 4 tablespoons; Salsa - 4 tablespoons

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15 min.

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Ingredients for - Tacos de Papa (Potato Tacos)

1. Instant mashed potatoes (such as Idahoan™ Signature Russets Mashed Potatoes) - 1 (3.25 ounce) package

2. Diced onions - ½ cup

3. Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon

4. Salt and pepper to taste - 1 tablespoon

5. Corn tortillas - 8

6. Vegetable oil for frying, plus more as needed - ½ cup

7. Shredded lettuce - ½ cup

8. Chopped tomatoes - ½ cup

9. Shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend - 4 tablespoons

10. Salsa - 4 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Tacos de Papa (Potato Tacos)

1. Stage

Prepare mashed potatoes according to package directions.

2. Stage

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. Stage

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

4. Stage

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

5. Stage

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

6. Stage

Remove toothpicks and top with garnishes.