ECUADORIAN CHEESY POTATO PATTIES

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Try Ecuadorian Cheesy Potato Patties for dinner. Some call Ecuadorian Cheesy Potato Patties, llapingachos. Your family will call them delicious.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings, 1 patty each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb. potatoes, peeled, quartered
1/4 cup oil, divided
2 tsp. paprika or annatto seasoning, divided
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 recipe Easy Peanut Sauce

Steps:

  • Bring 2 quarts water to boil in large saucepan. Add potatoes; cook 20 min. or until potatoes are tender; drain. Place in large bowl; mash until smooth.
  • Heat 2 Tbsp. of the oil in medium skillet on medium heat. Add onions and 1 tsp. of the paprika; cook and stir until onions are tender. Stir into the mashed potatoes; cool. Stir in cheese. Shape evenly into 6 (1-inch-thick) patties.
  • Mix remaining 2 Tbsp. oil and 1 tsp. paprika until well blended. Heat large nonstick skillet, griddle or cast iron skillet on medium heat. Brush a little of the oil mixture onto bottom of pan. Add patties; cook 3 minutes or until bottom is crisp and golden brown. Brush tops of patties with remaining oil mixture; turn over. Cook an additional 3 minutes or until crisp and golden brown on both sides. Serve each patty topped with 2 Tbsp. of the Peanut Sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 10 g

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