Ingredients
Directions
Cook bacon according to directions and roughly chop
In a mixing bowl, add mashed potatoes with chipotle peppers and mix thoroughly until peppers are incorporated
Add Oaxacan cheese, salt and chopped bacon to the mashed potato
Using a large pan on medium heat, warm up corn tortillas until pliable
Add 2 tablespoons of mixture to the end of the tortilla and roll into a cigar. Place seam side down and repeat until out of filling
Heat oil in a large skillet, place rolled taquitos to cook. Do not overcrowd the pan or they will not cook properly
Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side and lay on a paper towel to drain any excess oil
Place 4 taquitos on each plate, topped off with crema, lettuce, and cotija cheese. Serve with desired salsa. Makes about 20 cooked taquitos