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Welcome to Jen’s kitchen, where nothing gets thrown away. Last week I told you what you could do with that leftover Thanksgiving turkey, and now I’m showing you what you can do with those mashed potatoes, which are just days away from turning colors. Think you want to throw them out? Don’t. Make taquitos!

Now most Americans don’t get the carb-on-carb obsession found in many Latin American cuisines. A few good examples are: Pambazo (a Mexican antojito consisting of bread with potatoes inside and deep fried), quesadilla de papa, and the matter at hand: taquitos de papa. Frequently found in weekend tianguis and at street fairs in Mexico (and also known as tacos dorados), these puppies are delicious. And as with many a Mexican antojito, they are only as good as their toppings.

Now I’m not gonna get all fancy with this recipe, because I don’t know how much leftover mashed potatoes you have. Just use common sense and nobody gets hurt.

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