Description
Tacos Dorados are a classic Mexican dish featuring crispy fried tortillas filled with buttery mashed potatoes and queso fresco. These golden tacos are topped with fresh lettuce, salsa, Mexican crema, additional queso fresco, and red onion for a deliciously flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 Potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 4 tablespoons Onion, chopped
- 1 cup Queso Fresco, divided
- Salt, to taste
Taco Assembly and Garnish
- 16 White Corn Tortillas
- As needed Frying Oil
- 1 cup Lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 cup Salsa
- 1/2 cup Mexican Crema
- 1/4 Red Onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Boil the potatoes in salted water until they are soft and easily pierced with a fork, then drain well.
- Make the filling: In a bowl, mash the cooked potatoes and mix in the unsalted butter, milk, chopped onion, and half of the queso fresco (about 1/2 cup). Adjust seasoning with salt to taste.
- Fill the tortillas: Spoon a generous amount of the potato mixture onto each white corn tortilla. Fold the tortilla over and secure it with a toothpick to keep it closed during frying.
- Fry the tacos: Heat frying oil in a deep pan to medium-high heat. Fry the filled tortillas, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Garnish and serve: Remove toothpicks and arrange tacos on a serving plate. Top with shredded lettuce, salsa, Mexican crema, remaining queso fresco, and thinly sliced red onion. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Using day-old tortillas helps prevent them from tearing during frying.
- Make sure the filling is not too wet to avoid soggy tacos.
- You can substitute Mexican crema with sour cream if unavailable.
- Adjust the amount of salsa according to your spice preference.
- For a vegetarian option, ensure the queso fresco is free from animal rennet.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Tacos Dorados, Mexican Tacos, Fried Tacos, Queso Fresco, Potato Tacos, Traditional Mexican Recipe
