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Potato Tacos

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"Mashed potatoes with cheddar cheese and green onions, fried in a corn tortilla." — YVONNE51067

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Original recipe makes 12 servings Change Servings

5 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup milk
1 cup chopped green onions

1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas
1 cup Ranch-style salad dressing

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Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
Drain potatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Pour in milk and mash until smooth. Stir in onions and cheese; mix well. Spoon 2 heaping tablespoons of potato mixture into the center of each tortilla and fold in half; secure with a toothpick.
In a large skillet add enough oil to reach 1 inch in depth and heat over medium-high heat. Fry tortillas until crispy. Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 45 mins
READY IN 55 mins

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My mom used to make some tacos similar to this when I was growing up except she used real Mexican Cheese & she sauteed white onion & added it to the potato mixture instead of putting green onions in them. I love these tacos. We also put lettuce in them and ate them with Salsa and Parm. Cheese. Salt & Pepper should be to taste too.

—Mommy of Five

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 26, 2005

These weren't quite as yummy as I was hoping. The potatoes needed a little more flavor, were a bit bland. If I were to make these again, I would add a little garlic, a little butter, lots of salt and pepper, and maybe even some chili powder to the potato mixture. The ranch dressing was good with them. I will try these again sometime, with just a few tweaks. Thanks for the recipe.

—foodinmybelly

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46 Ratings

Aug 01, 2007

I do something like this ,but I dip the tortillas in a red sauce then fry them. I serve it with shredded cabbage and onions and a lemon to squeeze over the top

—BOBBI6

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Nov 11, 2010

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. The kids were IN LOVE! This is a simple dish that is Simply Delicious! You can feed a boat load of people w/o breaking the bank YYAA. My kind of meal. Thank You Yvonne I will remember these and keep them in circulation.

—Patty Cakes

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Mar 03, 2003

This tasted like a perogie--and it was delicious! I used leftover mashed potatoes and simply reheated them in the microwave with some shredded cheddar cheese. I spread it to within an inch of the edge of the tortilla, and I fried it with cooking spray. The results were more than satisfying. This recipe is definitely a keeper.

—iheartnitz

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Sep 26, 2008

These are really pretty good. A perfect use for leftover mashed potatoes. My son gobbles them up. Don't make too many at once though because they are not very good reheated.

—myka

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Sep 07, 2010

This was a good base recipe. I ended up adding a lot of spices.

—Krissty341

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Jun 28, 2008

Very good. The potato mixture was mild and creamy, an unusual but satisfying texture to bite into. The tacos picked up the flavor of any sauce well, so we tried a variety of dips, including different hot sauces, dressings, and salsas. A great vegetarian alternative to Mexican food.

—Emily

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Nutrition

Calories
341 kcal
17%

Carbohydrates
42.1 g
14%

Cholesterol
21 mg
7%

Fat
16.1 g
25%

Fiber
4.5 g
18%

Protein
8.1 g
16%

Sodium
302 mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Potato Tacos

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 341
Calories from Fat: 145

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.1g 25 %
Saturated Fat 4.8g 24 %
Cholesterol 21mg 7 %
Sodium 302mg 12 %
Potassium 560mg 16 %
Total Carbohydrates 42.1g 14 %
Dietary Fiber 4.5g 18 %
Protein 8.1g 16 %
Sugars 2.7g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C 20 %
Calcium 19 %
Iron 10 %
** Thiamin 18 %
** Niacin 30 %
** Vitamin B6 28 %
** Magnesium 19 %
** Folate 12 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.