1 serving of potato tacos contains 355 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 62% carbs, 26% fat, and 12% protein. This is a good source of protein (19% of your Daily Value), fiber (18% of your Daily Value), and potassium (17% 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 the potatoes. Chop the scallions and shred the cheddar cheese.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl. Pour in the milk and mash until smooth. Stir in the scallions and cheese; mix well.
- Spoon 2 heaping tablespoons of the 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 the tortillas until crispy. Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of potato tacos (247g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 355 | |
| Fats | 10g | 13% |
| Saturated fats | 4g | 19% |
| Trans fats | 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 654mg | 28% |
| Carbs | 56g | 20% |
| Net carbs | 51g | |
| Fiber | 5g | 18% |
| Sugar | 4g | |
| Protein | 11g | |
| Calcium | 192mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 782mg | 17% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1μg | 1% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 0.4μg | |
| Beta carotene | 64μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 26mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 27% |
| Fluoride | 26μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 91μg | 23% |
| Lycopene | 0μg | |
| Magnesium | 52mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 22% |
| Niacin | 3mg | 21% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 288mg | 41% |
| Retinol | 42μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 17μg | 30% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.3mg | 29% |
| Vitamin A IU | 250IU | |
| Vitamin A | 48μg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1μg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Vitamin D IU | 6IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1μg | |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 29μg | 24% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 12% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 4g | |
| Sucrose | 1g | |
| Glucose | 1g | |
| Fructose | 1g | |
| Lactose | 0.5g | |
| Maltose | 1g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 45g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 4g | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2g | |
| 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 | 0.4g | |
| Aspartic acid | 1g | |
| Cystine | 0.1g | |
| Glutamic acid | 3g | |
| Glycine | 0.3g | |
| Histidine | 0.2g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 0.4g | |
| Leucine | 1g | |
| Lysine | 0.4g | |
| Methionine | 0.2g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.5g | |
| Proline | 1g | |
| Serine | 0.4g | |
| Threonine | 0.4g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.1g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.3g | |
| Valine | 1g | |




