POTATO GREEN CHILE TACOS

Potato Green Chile Tacos

Ingredients

• For the Filling (The Potato Mixture):
  • 2 large potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold), boiled until tender, peeled, and mashed
  • 1 cup roasted and diced green chiles (Hatch or Anaheim work well; adjust amount for spice preference)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or a Mexican blend), plus extra for assembly
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion (optional)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin (optional)
• For the Tacos:
  • 12-16 small corn tortillas (or flour tortillas, if preferred)
  • Vegetable oil or canola oil, for frying (about 1 inch deep in the pan)
  • Extra shredded cheese (Monterey Jack, Oaxaca, or Chihuahua) for melting inside the tacos