Cheese Stuffed Plantains
Ingredients
- 6 ripe plantains, unpeeled and halved
- 2 qts (8 cups) water
- 1 1/2 tablespoon salt (for boiling water)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 pound cheese, shredded
Instructions
Bring water to a boil, when boiling add salt and plantains. Cover and boil for 20 minutes. Drain plantains. Peel, mash and combine with butter, 1/2 tsp salt and cornstarch. Cool mixture. Coat hands with cornstarch and take some mixture, form a well incenter and stuff with cheese. Cover with more mixture and shape into a ball. Repeat to make 16 balls. Deep fry at 375 degrees until golden. Remove and drain on paper towels.
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