Flautas Recipe: It is a typical Mexican recipe

Flautas" is a Spanish word for "Flute". It is a typical Mexican recipe that's made with small tortillas filled with a veg/non-veg stuffing.

Traditionally made with corn tortilla, this snack recipe is stuffed with a filling that may include potatoes with cheese and onions.

This stuffing is often accompanied with a lot of herbs and spices.

The dish is often topped with condiments such a sour cream or guacamole.

They can be fried or baked until golden brown and crispy.

INGREDIENTS OF FLAUTAS

4 Servings

10 corn tortilla

4 potato

2 cloves garlic

1 teaspoon cumin powder

1 cup shredded mozzarella

salt as required

2 teaspoon butter

1 cup salsa sauce

HOW TO MAKE FLAUTAS

Step 1 / 5 Boil The Potatoes

To prepare this easy recipe, put a pressure cooker on medium flame and add potatoes in it with enough water. Close the lid and pressure cook them until soft or for 2-3 whistles.

Once done, turn off the flame and let the steam release on its own.

Then drain the water and take out the boiled potatoes in a bowl. Peel and mash them using a masher, as you don't want to burn your hands.

Step 2 / 5 Prepare The Potato Filling

To make the filling, heat butter in a pan over medium flame and add crushed garlic to it. Saute for a few seconds and then add mashed potatoes to it. Sprinkle cumin powder and season with salt to taste. Mix well and remove from heat.

Step 3 / 5 Microwave Corn Tortillas And Add Potato Filling In The Centre With Some Cheese

Preheat the oven at 180 degrees. Once done, microwave the corn tortillas for 30 seconds. Place the potato stuffing in the centre of each tortilla and add cheese over the stuffing.

Roll the warm tortillas tight and place them on a baking tray. Repeat till all the tortillas are filled and rolled.

Step 4 / 5 Bake Potato-Filled Corn Tortillas For 10-12 Minutes

Bake them for 10-12 minutes or till the tortillas nice golden brown and crisp. Your Flautus are ready to eat.

Step 5 / 5 Serving Flautus

Place the Flautas in a serving plate and serve hot with sour cream, lettuce and salsa sauce. (Note: You can also use homemade salsa sauce to go along with this dish.)