Best Potato And Cheese Flautas Recipes

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CRISPY FLAUTAS



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I always order flautas at restaurants but have yet to see a recipe anywhere that makes them the way I like them - crispy. Instead of baking them, this recipe uses a deep fryer. It melds the flavors together and makes them extra crunchy. Serve with rice, salad, or whatever side dish you desire.

Provided by KIWICOTTONBALL

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ onion, finely diced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
¾ cup water
1 (10 ounce) package corn tortillas (such as Ortega®)
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa
24 toothpicks
2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the bell pepper and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and stir in the chicken breast. Cook and stir until the chicken breast is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Shred the chicken using two forks. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer until the liquid has evaporated, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Stir in the Cheddar cheese, then remove from heat, and set aside.
  • Lightly brush each corn tortilla will a layer of salsa. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture in a line along the bottom edge of the tortilla. Tightly roll the tortilla into a cylinder, and secure the ends with one or two toothpicks. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a large skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Fry the flautas in the preheated oil, no more than 4 at a time, until golden and crisp, about 4 minutes. Drain the flautas on a paper towel-lined plate. Discard toothpicks and top finished flautas with remaining salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 716.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

POTATO AND CHEESE FRITTATA



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This potato and cheese frittata is great by itself or with some fruit on a Sunday morning.

Provided by DONSSWEETY

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Potatoes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large russet potatoes, peeled and shredded
1 medium onion, diced
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
4 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a 12 inch skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot, add the potatoes, and fry until crispy and golden, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, and add onions. Cook, stirring, until softened. Season with salt and pepper. Pour eggs over the potatoes and onions.
  • Place the skillet in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until eggs are firm. Remove from the oven, and sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Return to the oven for about 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 204.1 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 286 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

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