PUERTO RICAN-STYLE STUFFED POTATOES

Puerto Rican-Style Stuffed Potatoes image

Give ordinary potatoes some creamy, cheesy pizzazz with this Puerto Rican-Style Stuffed Potatoes recipe. Shredded chicken, black olives and cilantro give these Puerto Rican-Style Stuffed Potatoes their delicious flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 1h55m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 lb. white potatoes (about 8), peeled, quartered
15 round buttery crackers, crushed
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1 small red pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1-1/4 cups shredded cooked chicken
5 pitted black olives, chopped
2/3 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
2 cups oil
2 Tbsp. flour

Steps:

Cook potatoes in boiling water 20 min. or until tender; drain. Place in medium bowl. Mash until smooth. Stir in cracker crumbs. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled.
Heat dressing in medium skillet on medium heat. Add peppers and cilantro; cook 5 min., stirring occasionally. Add chicken and olives; stir. Remove from heat; stir in cheese.
Heat oil in medium saucepan to 375ºF. Shape potato mixture into 5-inch patties with lightly floured hands, using about 1/3 cup of the potato mixture for each patty. Spoon about 1/4 cup chicken mixture onto center of each patty. Fold edges of patties over chicken mixture to completely enclose filling. Shape each into oval shape, resembling a large potato. Add, 2 at a time, to hot oil; cook 5 to 6 min. or until golden brown. Drain well. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 180 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 10 g