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Baked ripe plantains with guava paste and cheese

J. Kenji López-Alt · ♥ 2.7K likes · 114.2K views · 8 min video

Read about plantains in the BrightCulinary Book

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  • ripe plantains
  • 2 slices butter
Lay the ripe plantains sideways with a couple of slices of butter over the top.
Bake at 400 degrees for about 15 to 20 minutes, until browned and a little dry on the outside.
  • guava paste
Turn each upright and slit lengthwise without cutting all the way through, like a hot dog bun.
Splitting the plantains
  • 3 slices low moisture mozzarella
Fill the slit with guava paste and about three slices of mozzarella each.
Bake another 5 to 10 minutes until the cheese melts and starts to bubble and brown.
If the cheese needs more colour, broil about 30 seconds with the ends hanging out of the heat, or cover the ends with foil.
Broiling the cheese, shielding the ends
  • Mexican cream
Optionally top with a little Mexican cream.
Optional cream and tasting