Steps to Make Baked Sweet Plantains

Stuffed Plantains

As plantains ripen their color changes from green to yellow to black and their flavor becomes sweeter.

Recipe Summary Stuffed Plantains

My cleaning lady made these for me one day and I thought they were absolutely delicious. This is her version of Nicaraguan sweet and savory stuffed plantains. Having never had them, I don't know how authentic they are, but I know they are delicious.

Ingredients | Baked Sweet Plantains

1 ripe plantain

4 ½ tablespoons shredded mild Cheddar cheese

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

Cut plantain into 3 pieces, keeping the peel on.

Bring a pot of water to a boil and boil plantain until peel starts to bubble, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool until easily handled. Peel and mash plantain. Separate into 3 equal-sized golf balls. Place each ball into a piece of plastic wrap and form into a 6-inch round. Place 1 1/2 tablespoon Cheddar cheese into each round, fold over, and pinch edges together.

Heat oil in a medium size skillet on medium-high heat. Pan-fry stuffed plantains until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip plantains and fry for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Any mild cheese, white or yellow, can be used

Info | Baked Sweet Plantains

prep: 10 mins cook: 15 mins total: 25 mins Servings: 3 Yield: 3 servings

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