Baked Sweet Plantains with Cheese and Salprieta
If you’ve never tried baked plantains with cheese, you’re missing out on one of the simplest (and most delicious) combos around. The sweetness of the plantain plays perfectly with the salty cheese, especially with a spoonful of salprieta on top!
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 430kcal
Ingredients
- 2 yellow sweet plantains
- cooking spray or oil
- 2-4 thick slices of Queso fresco or mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup salprieta if desired
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel the plantains: Slice off both ends of each plantain. Then, run a sharp knife lengthwise down the peel and carefully remove the peel.
- Bake the plantains: Place the peeled plantains on a parchment-lined baking sheet for easy cleanup. Spray the tops with a little bit of cooking spray or brush with some oil. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the plantains are soft and golden brown.
- Add the filling: Remove the plantains from the oven. Carefully slice each one open lengthwise (without cutting all the way through). Add a slice of cheese inside each plantain. Then, spoon half of the salprieta, if using, into each one, placing it on one side of the cheese.
- Serve: Enjoy the stuffed plantains warm!
Notes
To make baked plantains with cheese in the air fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel the plantains and place them in the basket.
- Air fry for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until they are golden brown and soft.
- Carefully slice and stuff with cheese slices (and salprieta if using).
- If using melty cheese, return to the air fryer for 1–2 more minutes to melt.