Here’s another awesome recipe from Chef Guy Fieri – Confetti Mashed Potato Flautas. These are not your common boring Flautas. These are packed full of flavor!
I do my best to publish recipes that are simple to make. This flauta recipe though is a little involved. Not difficult, just many steps. If you plan ahead you will have no problem making this awesome recipe.
I always serve these mashed potato flautas with some Spicy Tomatillo Salsa which also comes from Guy Fieri. You can skip the salsa but you will miss out on one of our favorite salsa recipes.
I strongly recommend you make the salsa before starting this flauta recipe.
Taquitos vs Flautas
The main differences between flautas and taquitos are that flautas are made with burrito-sized flour tortillas while taquitos are usually made with smaller corn tortillas.
How Hot Are the Peppers
The Scoville Scale is the measurement that tells you the spiciness of a given type of pepper.
| Pepper Type | Scoville Rating (Heat) |
|---|---|
| Bell Pepper | 0-0 |
| Banana Pepper | 0-500 |
| Poblano Pepper | 1000-1500 |
| Jalapeño Pepper | 2500-8000 |
| Serrano Peppers | 10,000-25,000 |
| Manzano Pepper | 12,000-30,000 |
| Tabasco & Cayenne | 30,000-50,000 |
| Habanero Pepper | 100,000-300,000 |
| Ghost Pepper | 855,000-1,000,000 |
| Carolina Reaper | 1,500,000-2,300,000 |
How to Roast Poblano Peppers
Roasting Poblano Peppers might be a challenge for some especially if you’ve never done it before. But don’t stress, I wrote an article on 3 different ways on How to Roast Poblano Peppers.
So why are these flautas called confetti you ask? Well I haven’t personally asked Guy but I suspect it’s because of the colorful veggies added to the mashed potatoes.
The red bell pepper, green onions and corn give the potato filling tons of color.
Ingredient Substitution
If you don’t have any Pepper Jack Cheese you can substitute for some Monterey Jack Cheese. You can substitute the red bell pepper for a nice orange or yellow bell pepper. And if you want a little less heat, maybe use Jalapeño instead of the Serrano pepper.
Tips
- Warm the flour tortillas in the microwave or oven before rolling the flautas. This will make them more pliable and easier to roll. It will also prevent the tortillas from cracking or splitting open which will make a mess when you put them in the hot oil.
Oil Temperature
Ideally, you want the heat the oil to at least 350°F before adding the flautas to the oil. A candy thermometer comes in very handy for this. If the temperature of the oil is too low your flautas will be very greasy. If the temp is too high the flautas will burn.
Air Fryer Method
If you prefer a slightly healthier version of these flautas that don’t involve deep frying, you can easily make them in your Air Fryer by following these steps:
- Make the flautas as directed on the recipe card.
- When it comes time to cook them, spray with a good quality cooking spray like avocado oil.
- Air Fry for 10-12 minutes at 375°F, flipping at the halfway point.
- Garnish with the recommended toppings.
While you can pretty much use any brand of cream cheese, I highly recommend you use Philadelphia brand cream cheese. You will taste the difference.
For more Guy Fieri recipes, I highly recommend Guy’s Donkey Sauce for Burgers. Tons of garlic and one of my favorite burger toppings.
Guy Fieri Books
If you are a fan of Guy Fieri I suggest you check out a couple of my recipe favorite books: Guy Fieri Food and Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Both are the Kindle versions.
Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Confetti Mashed Potato Flautas recipe from Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri (see recipe card for quantities):
- Russet Potatoes – Yukon Gold is a great substitute
- Poblano Chilies
- Olive oil – the best quality you can get
- Yellow Onion – sweet onion or white onions are good substitutes
- Red Bell Pepper
- Serrano Chili
- Garlic Cloves – Use more to taste if desired
- Sweet Corn
- Sour Cream – I like to use a light sour cream as it has up to 50% less fat
- Cream Cheese – I like to use Philadelphia brand (no affiliation)
- Pepper Jack Cheese
- Sea Salt
- Ground Black Pepper – Freshly Ground as much as possible
- Green Onions – you can also use scallions if you want
- Canola Oil – you can also use vegetable oil
- Flour Tortillas – use store-bought or Homemade Flour Tortillas
- Black Beans – make sure you rinse your beans before using
- Avocado – make sure the avocado is ripe
- Spicy Tomatillo Salsa – Get the recipe: Spicy Tomatillo Salsa
How to Make Confetti Mashed Potato Flautas
- In a saucepan, boil the potatoes in salted water for about 10 minutes. They should be slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
- Place the poblano chilies on a baking sheet and broil until the chilies are slightly charred. Let them cool, peel off the skin and remove the seeds. Slice the peppers into thin strips. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil, onions, 3/4 cup of red bell pepper and the serrano chili. Cook until softened, approximately 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and add stir in the corn.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the potatoes until smooth. Fold in the sour cream, cream cheese, pepper jack cheese, salt and pepper.
- Stir in 1/2 of the green onions and all of the chili-corn mixture. Salt and Pepper to taste. Set aside to keep warm.
- In a Dutch oven, heat the canola oil to 350°F.
- Place a tortilla on a work surface. Spoon approximately 3 tablespoons of black beans along one side. Add approximately 1/3 cup of the potato mixture. Top with 2 strips of roasted chilies and avocado.
- Roll the tortilla tightly, tucking the ends in similar to an egg roll. Secure with a toothpick and set aside. Repeat until all the mixture is gone.
- Add the flautas to the hot oil. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, turning frequently. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Remove the toothpick and sprinkle with salt. Keep warm in the oven (250°F) until ready to serve if necessary.
- Place tomatillo sauce on a plate, and place cut flautas on top of the tomatillo sauce. Optionally garnish with cotija cheese, cilantro, remaining green onions and red bell pepper.
Printable Recipe Card
Confetti Mashed Potato Flautas
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Ingredients
- 3 large Russet Potatoes, peeled & cubed
- 2 large Poblano Pepper, or pasilla
- 1 Tbsp Olive oil
- ½ Cup Yellow Onion, finely diced
- 1 Cup Red Bell Pepper, finely diced
- 1 Serrano Pepper, finely diced
- 2 Tbsp Garlic Cloves, minced
- ¾ Cup Sweet Corn, drained
- ½ Cup Sour Cream
- ¾ Cup Cream Cheese, room temperature
- 1 ½ Cup Pepper Jack Cheese, shredded
- 1 Tsp Sea Salt
- 1 Tbsp Ground Black Pepper
- 4 Green Onions, sliced
- 6 Cups Canola Oil
- 16 Flour Tortillas, 8-inch
- 15 oz Black Beans, rinsed & drained
- 1 Avocado, thin strips
- Spicy Tomatillo Salsa
Instructions
- In a saucepan, boil the potatoes for about 10 minutes. They should be slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
- Place the poblano chilies on a baking sheet and broil until the chilies are slightly charred. Let them cool, peel off the skin and remove seeds. Slice the peppers in thin strips. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil, onions, 3/4 cup of the red bell pepper and the serrano chili. Cook until softened, approximately 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and add the corn.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the potatoes until smooth. Fold in the sour cream, cream cheese, pepper jack cheese, salt and pepper.
- Stir in 1/2 of the green onions and the chili-corn mixture. Salt and Pepper to taste. Set aside keeping warm.
- In a dutch oven, heat the canola oil to 350°F.
- Place a tortilla on a work surface. Spoon approximately 3 tablespoons of black beans along one side. Add approximately 1/3 cup of the potato mixture. Top with 2 strips of the roasted chilies and avocado.
- Roll the tortilla tightly, tucking the ends in similar to an egg roll. Secure with a toothpick and set aside. Repeat until all the mixture is gone.
- Add the flautas to the hot oil. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, turning frequently. Remove to a paper towel lined plate. Remove toothpick and sprinkle with salt. Keep warm in the oven (250°F) until ready to serve if necessary.
- Place tomatillo sauce on a plate, place cut flautas on top of tomatillo sauce. Optionally garnish with cotija cheese, cilantro, remaining green onions and red bell pepper.
Notes
- Make the flautas as directed on the recipe card.
- When it comes time to cook them, spray with a good quality cooking spray like avocado oil.
- Air Fry for 10-12 minutes at 375°F, flipping at the half way point.
- Garnish with the recommended toppings.
Confetti Mashed Potato Flautas are one of my favourites. I make this recipe at least once a week. It is so tasty and very flavourful. A keeper in my book.