Tacos Durados Using Leftover Mashed Potatoes

Name: Tacos Durados Using Leftover Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mexican, Latin American, American
Ingredients: 1 ½ c leftover mashed potatoes; ½ c sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 tsp fajita seasoning; 6 corn tortillas; Vegetable oil; Salsa; Crema; Cojita cheese; Cilantro; Lime slice

6 steps

Prep:10minCook:10min

There is nothing more satisfying than crunching into a taco. Leftover mashed potatoes are transformed into delicious crispy tacos durados that come together so quickly!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:44:02 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories425.4 kcal (21%)

Total Fat16.5 g (24%)

Carbs56.2 g (22%)

Sugars1 g (1%)

Protein12.4 g (25%)

Sodium291.5 mg (15%)

Fiber3.5 g (13%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

3 servings

1 ½ cpotatoes

leftover, mashed

½ csharp cheddar cheese

shredded

1 tspfajita seasoning

Instructions

Step 1

1. Preheat ½ inch of oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until 375 degrees.

Step 2

2. In a medium bowl add mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, and fajita seasoning. Mix until combined

Step 3

3. Wrap corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20 seconds until pliable.

Step 4

4. Add about ¼ c of mashed potato mixture to the inside of a corn tortilla fold tortilla over the filling and gently flatten the filling using your fingers. Repeat until all tortillas are used.

Step 5

5. Add 1-2 tacos to hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oil and set on a paper towel to drain. Season with a little salt. Repeat with remaining tacos.

Step 6

6. Add tacos to the serving plate and drizzle crema, salsa, cojita cheese, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime and enjoy!