Potato Tacos
1 serving of potato tacos contains 272 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 61% carbs, 26% fat, and 12% protein. This is a good source of protein (15% of your Daily Value), fiber (19% of your Daily Value), and potassium (16% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 12 servings
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 45 minutes
Ingredients
Cheddar cheese 1 ½ cup, shredded or 169g
Directions
- Peel and chop potatoes. Chop green onions. Shred cheddar cheese.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of potato tacos (225g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 272 | |
| Fats | 8g | 10% |
| Saturated fats | 3g | 16% |
| Trans fats | 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 339mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 43g | 16% |
| Net carbs | 38g | |
| Fiber | 5g | 19% |
| Sugar | 3g | |
| Protein | 8g | |
| Calcium | 153mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 759mg | 16% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2μg | 1% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 0.4μg | |
| Beta carotene | 65μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 25mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 25% |
| Fluoride | 11μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 36μg | 9% |
| Lycopene | 0μg | |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.3mg | 14% |
| Niacin | 2mg | 13% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 276mg | 39% |
| Retinol | 42μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 7μg | 12% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.1mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A IU | 250IU | |
| Vitamin A | 48μg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2μg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Vitamin D IU | 6IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2μg | |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 28μg | 23% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 13% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 3g | |
| Sucrose | 0.5g | |
| Glucose | 1g | |
| Fructose | 1g | |
| Lactose | 0.5g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 25g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 3g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1g | |
| Trans fats | 0.2g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0.1g | |
| Total omega 6 | 1g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 0.3g | |
| Arginine | 0.3g | |
| Aspartic acid | 1g | |
| Cystine | 0.1g | |
| Glutamic acid | 2g | |
| Glycine | 0.2g | |
| Histidine | 0.2g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 0.3g | |
| Leucine | 1g | |
| Lysine | 0.4g | |
| Methionine | 0.1g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3g | |
| Proline | 1g | |
| Serine | 0.3g | |
| Threonine | 0.3g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.1g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.3g | |
| Valine | 0.4g | |
