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5 from 1 vote

Platanos Rellenos de Queso

Check out this recipe for platanos rellenos de queso, or cheese stuffed ripe plantains, and get ready to be blown away - they are so delicious!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: plantains, platanos rellenos
Servings: 5 Plantains
Calories: 598kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 Ripe Plantains
  • 2 Cups Shredded Cheese Oaxaca, Manchego, or Mozzarella
  • 1 1/2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup oil

Garnishes

  • 1/2 cup crema
  • 1/2 cup queso fresco
  • refried beans
  • tortilla chips

Instructions

  • Start by washing the plantains and cutting off the ends of the plantains. Next, make a horizontal slit in the peel through the length of the plaintain and cook them in a large pot for about 15 minutes with water on medium-high heat. You will know they are ready when the plantain peel starts to open up. Remove from the heat and then continue by removing the peel completely with tongs so you don't burn yourself.
  • Next, place plantains in a large bowl and smash them until they form a soft texture, similar to a puree. Now, add the sugar and mix well with a mixing sppon. Let this cool until it at room temperature.
  • Knead the plantain for a couple of minutes after it has cooled down. If it is too soft, you can add a couple tablespoons of flour until it has the consistency of tortilla masa (dough).
  • On a flat surface, form balls with the plantain mixture and flatten using a tortilla press. If you don't have one, you can just use your hands to flatten it. Add a generous portion of cheese to the middle and then fold each end towards the middle and then fold the corners up slightly. The goal here is to prevent the cheese from coming out when you are frying them.
  • Heat oil over medium-high heat and fry each plantain for about 3 minutes on each side until browned and the cheese is melted.
  • Serve with the beans, queso fresco, and tortilla chips and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Plantain | Calories: 598kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 474mg | Potassium: 821mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 507IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 337mg | Iron: 2mg
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