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Baked Plantain with Cheese

Name: Baked Plantain with Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2 plantains, ends cut off and peels removed; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/3-inch slices

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A popular South American way to serve plantain. Simple and delicious. Optional: Serve with aji criollo.

Recipe by siulinskitchen

Updated on January 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

50 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 servings

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Ingredients

2 plantains, ends cut off and peels removed
1 tablespoon butter, melted
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/3-inch slices

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place plantains on the prepared baking sheet; brush plantains with butter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn plantains and bake on other side until golden brown, about 15 more minutes.
Remove plantains from oven and make a horizontal slit down the middle of each; stuff with mozzarella cheese slices.
Bake until cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

413	Calories
15g	Fat
59g	Carbs
16g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 413
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	20%
Saturated Fat 10g	48%
Cholesterol 52mg	17%
Sodium 399mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate 59g	21%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 28g
Protein 16g
Vitamin C 33mg	165%
Calcium 451mg	35%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 943mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.