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    Confetti Mashed Potato Flautas

    Published on May 20, 2021 - Updated on January 16, 2023 by Chef Rodney - Leave a Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This awesome Confetti Mashed Potato Flautas recipe comes courtesy of Chef Guy Fieri. If you have the time, this recipe is a must!
     
    confetti mashed potato flautas with spicy tomatillo salsa

    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!

    charred poblano peppers
    Charred Poblano Peppers
    ingredients in skillet
    Veggies in a Skillet

    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.

    mashed potato mixture for flautas
    Mashed Potato and Veggie Mixture

    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.

    Flautas Filling on Flour Tortilla
    Flautas ready to Roll

    🌡️ How Hot are the Peppers

    The Scoville Scale is the measurement that tells you the spiciness of a given type of pepper.

    Pepper TypeScoville Rating (Heat)
    Bell Pepper0-0
    Banana Pepper0-500
    Poblano Pepper1000-1500
    Jalapeño Pepper2500-8000
    Serrano Peppers10,000-25,000
    Manzano Pepper12,000-30,000
    Tabasco & Cayenne30,000-50,000
    Habanero Pepper100,000-300,000
    Ghost Pepper855,000-1,000,000
    Carolina Reaper1,500,000-2,300,000

    🔥 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.

    poblano peppers
    Poblano Pepper
    serrano peppers
    Serrano 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.

    confetti mashed potato flautas

    💭 Ingredient Substitution

    If you don't have any Pepper Jack Cheese you can substitute for some Monterey Jack Cheese. You can sub 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.

    confetti mashed potato flautas

    💭 Recipe Tip

    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.

    confetti mashed potato flautas

    🌡️ 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.

    confetti mashed potato flautas

    💭 Recipe Tip

    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.

    philadelphia cream cheese

    For more Guy Fieri recipes, I highly recommend Guy's Donkey Sauce for Burgers. Tons of garlic and one of my favorite burger toppings.

    For more great recipes with Poblano Peppers, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Simple Poblano Ranch Sauce
    • Sweet Potato Wraps
    • Copycat Cheesecake Factory Chicken Chili
    • Chili Con Carne

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    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, Poblano Chilies, Olive oil, Yellow Onion, Red Bell Pepper, Serrano Chili, Garlic Cloves, Sweet Corn, Sour Cream, Cream Cheese, Pepper Jack Cheese, Sea Salt, Ground Black Pepper, Green Onions, Canola Oil, Flour Tortillas, Black Beans, Avocado and Spicy Tomatillo Salsa.

    🥣 How to make 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 seeds. Slice the peppers in thin strips. Set aside.
    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil, onions, ¾ 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 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 ½ of the green onions and all of 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 ⅓ 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.

    Confetti Mashed Potato Flautas

    Confetti Mashed Potato Flautas

    This awesome Confetti Mashed Potato Flautas recipe comes courtesy of Chef Guy Fieri. If you have the time, this recipe is a must!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Appetizers, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 flautas
    Calories 356 kcal

    Equipment

    • Saucepan
    • Baking Sheet
    • Skillet
    • Bowl for Mixing
    • Dutch Oven

    Ingredients
     

    • 3 large Russet Potatoes, peeled & cubed
    • 2 large Poblano Pepper, or pasilla
    • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
    • ½ Cup Yellow Onion, finely diced
    • 1 Cup Red Bell Pepper, finely diced
    • 1 Serrano Pepper, finely diced
    • 2 tablespoon 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 teaspoon Sea Salt
    • 1 tablespoon 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
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    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 skiller over medium-high heat, add the oil, onions, ¾ 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 ½ 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 ⅓ 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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 11gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 454mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 712IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 157mgIron: 3mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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