Description
These oven-baked Rellenitos de Plátano Maduro are deliciously sweet and creamy inside with a crisp crust, perfect as an appetizer or a light lunch.
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe plantains
- 3 ounces (85g) of cheese (Mozzarella, Cheddar, or Havarti)
- Water (for boiling)
- Salt to taste
- Optional: Parmesan cheese for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel the plantains and cut each into two pieces.
- Boil the plantain pieces in salted water for about 5 minutes until they are just softened. Do not overcook.
- Remove the plantains from the water and let them cool for about 5 minutes.
- Mash the plantains, leaving a few lumps for texture.
- Divide the mashed plantain into small portions and flatten each portion in your hand.
- Place a small piece of cheese in the center of each flattened plantain portion.
- Carefully fold the plantain around the cheese, forming a ball.
- If desired, roll each ball in Parmesan cheese for an extra crispy crust.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crisp.
- Serve warm, ideally with a simple vegetable salad and tangy vinaigrette.
Notes
For a buttery taste, use Havarti cheese. Rolling the balls in Parmesan before baking adds a crispy texture. Serve with a simple vegetable salad and tangy vinaigrette for a complete meal. These can also be stuffed with vegetables, ground beef, or guava paste for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 10