Ecuadorian Cheesy Potato Patties
1 lb. potatoes, peeled, quartered
½ tsp. salt
¼ cup oil, divided
2 tsp. paprika or annatto seasoning, divided
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Peanut Sauce (below)
BRING 2 quarts water to boil in large saucepan. Add potatoes and salt. Cook 20 minutes 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.
Peanut Sauce
1 cup PLANTERS Dry Roasted Peanuts
1-1/4 cups milk
1 green or red finger pepper, seeded, deveined (optional)
¼ cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
½ tsp. paprika
½ tsp. ground cumin
ADD peanuts, milk and pepper to blender container; cover. Blend on medium speed until smooth. Pour mixture through strainer.  COMBINE dressing, paprika and cumin in medium saucepan; cook on medium-high heat 1 min. Stir in peanut puree. Bring to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in additional milk if the sauce is too thick. SERVE hot.