Baked Plantain with Cheese

Plantains are baked with butter and stuffed with mozzarella cheese for a simple and delicious South American treat.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 413 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Place plantains on the prepared baking sheet; brush plantains with butter.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn plantains and bake on other side until golden brown, about 15 more minutes.

Step 4

Remove plantains from oven and make a horizontal slit down the middle of each; stuff with mozzarella cheese slices.

Step 5

Bake until cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes.