Healthy Papas Rellenas Recipe

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Papas rellenas, or crispy stuffed potato balls, are a perfect appetizer for any sporting event or other get together with friends and familie

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mexican

Servings Papas Rellenas

Calories 53 kcal

Ingredients

2 Russet Potatoes large
1 Tbsp Butter or Ghee
1 Tsp Salt
1 Tsp Pepper
1/2 Cup Avocado Oil
1/2 Chicken Breast Cooked, Shredded, and seasoned with salt, pepper, and cumin.

Instructions

Boil the 2 Russet Potatoes with a 1 Tsp Saltittle salt until soft.
Drain potatoes and mash them with 1 Tbsp Butter 1 Tsp Salt, and 1 Tsp Pepper.
Form a ball with the mashed potatoes and make a small hole on one side. Fill with the chicken mixture and close completely.
Fry with 1/2 Cup Avocado Oil in a frying pan over medium heat until golden brown.
Remove and pat away excess oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Papa RellenaCalories: 53kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 0.02mgSodium: 399mgPotassium: 149mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 0.4IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.3mg

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