Cheesy Potato Taquitos
Cheesy Potato Taquitos are the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy tortillas with a rich, cheesy potato filling. Perfect for game nights or family dinners, these taquitos are easy to make and customizable to suit your taste. With a golden-brown exterior and gooey interior, they’re sure to be a hit at any gathering. Serve them warm with salsa or guacamole for an irresistible snack that everyone will enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 3 (6 taquitos) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium potatoes (about 300g)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated (about 100g)
- 6 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika or cumin (optional)
Instructions
- Boil peeled and cubed potatoes in salted water for about 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain and return to pot.
- Mash potatoes with salt, pepper, and half of the cheddar cheese until creamy.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet for about 30 seconds per side to make them pliable.
- Spoon two tablespoons of the potato mixture onto each tortilla, sprinkle with remaining cheese, then roll tightly.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook taquitos seam-side down until crispy and golden brown, about 3-5 minutes total.
- Transfer to paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve hot with dipping sauces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg