5 from 9 votes
Relleno De Papa
Also known as "Papa Rellena," these golden crispy croquettes hail from Latin America and taste like a dream.
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
197 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
South American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potato peeled and cubed
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 egg large
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch plus more for coating
- olive oil as needed
- 2 tablespoons sofrito
- 1 onion chopped, small
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/3 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
- 3/4 teaspoon Sazon seasoning
- breadcrumbs optional
- cooking oil for frying
- Preferred dipping sauce
Instructions
- Boil cubed potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.
- Add butter, egg, and cornstarch to the mashed potatoes. Mix until well combined. Let cool to room temperature.
- Place a skillet over medium heat. Add enough olive oil to coat the skillet. Add sofrito, onion, and garlic, cooking until onions are translucent. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in tomato sauce, adobo, and sazón seasoning. Set aside to cool.
- Form the cooled potato mixture into balls, make an indentation, and fill with the cooled beef mixture. Seal and shape into balls. Roll the balls in cornstarch to coat them (you can use breadcrumbs instead for coating if preferred).
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F. Fry the balls until golden brown and crispy, about 3 to 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with your preferred dipping sauce.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
197kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
113mg
(5%)
Potassium
471mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
138IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 197kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 113mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 471mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 138IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.