Recipe: Perfect Potato Tacos

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Potato Tacos. Potato tacos are an old favorite in my family that I have not thought to make until I heard XrayBarb talking about them. Now I am all excited to make them which I did. This is a simple dish that is Simply Delicious!

Potato Tacos These crispy, fried tacos are made with corn tortillas and a filling of mashed potatoes and. Place softened potatoes into a large bowl. Mix in sour cream, garlic, cumin, salt pepper and oregano, and mash until well combined. You can Cook Potato Tacos using 19 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Potato Tacos

  1. What You needis of Corn tortillas (soft white).
  2. It's of Oil.
  3. Lets Go Prepare of Garnish.
  4. Lets Go Prepare of Cilantro.
  5. Lets Go Prepare of Tomatoes.
  6. What You needis of Red onions.
  7. Lets Go Prepare of Lime.
  8. Lets Go Prepare of Sour cream.
  9. It's of Hot sauce or salsa.
  10. What You needis of Potato Filling.
  11. It's of Yukon golds.
  12. What You needis of Sour cream.
  13. Lets Go Prepare of Cilantro.
  14. What You needis of Salt & pepper.
  15. What You needis of Garlic powder.
  16. What You needis of Chili powder.
  17. What You needis of Lime juice.
  18. What You needis of Cheddar cheese.
  19. It's of Tajin.

On half of the tortilla, place about one Tbsp. of the potato mixture and spread it around. These potato tacos are filled with Mexican-spiced mashed potatoes and lightly fried to create the perfect crispy crunchy outside and creamy interior. Stuff them with shredded cabbage and pico de gallo for a fresh and bright bite! Add chopped potatoes to a large pot and cover with cold water.

Potato Tacos step by step

  1. Peel and cube potatoes, boil.
  2. Roughly mash, then combine all filling ingredients, set aside.
  3. Prepare all garnishes.
  4. Warm tortillas to prevent cracking.

Today's potato taco recipe is of the tacos dorados variety - tacos de papa or tacos dorados de papa. The hard shells, pre-made taco shells, are never used in the traditional Mexican preparation. These hard shells were invented to extend the shelf life of corn tortillas as the fresh tortillas are not suitable for transporting. Lent time in Mexico is observed right after Mardi grass and Ash Wednesday has passed. During the following Fridays, and up until Easter Sunday, people will eat fish, seafood, legumes, and vegetable dishes.