Name: Cheese Stuffed Plantains
Ingredients: 6 ripe plantains, unpeeled and halved; 2 qts (8 cups) water; 1 1/2 tablespoon salt (for boiling water); 4 tablespoon butter; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/2 pound cheese, shredded

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.