Stuffed Potatoes with Ritz Crackers

A very good recipe and a good way to
make stuffed potatoes with vegetables.

Ingredients:
2 lb. white potatoes, peeled, quartered
15 Ritz Crackers, crushed
1 small red pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
2 Tbsp. Zesty Italian Dressing
1-1/4 cups shredded cooked chicken
5 pitted black olives, chopped
2/3 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
2 cups oil
2 Tbsp. flour

Directions:
Cook potatoes in boiling water 20 minutes,drain.
Place in medium bowl.
Mash with hand masher until smooth.
Stir in cracker crumbs; cover.
Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled.
Meanwhile, cook peppers and cilantro
in hot dressing in skillet on medium heat 5 minutes,
stirring occasionally. Add chicken and olives; stir.
Remove from heat; stir in cheese.
HEAT oil in medium saucepan to 375 degrees F.
Using lightly floured hands,
shape potato mixture into 5-inch patties,
using about 1/3 cup of the potato
mixture for each patty.
Spoon about 1/4 cup of the 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, two at a time, to hot oil.
Fry 5 to 6 min. or until golden brown.
Drain well. Serve warm.