Dessert for 8
Plantains with Guava and Cheese
$3.66for 465 minServes 8
Very ripe plantains bake with sweet guava paste and mozzarella until tender, warm, and lightly browned.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plantains, 4$0.89 each typical | 4 | $3.56Typical price | |
| Mozzarella, 7.5 oz$0.30/oz typical | 7.5 oz | $2.25Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.31 | ||
Swaps
- Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
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- 65 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
Latin AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
Typical price
$0.91 per serving$3.66 for 4
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Ingredients
- 4 very ripe plantains
- 10 slices guava paste
- 10 slices mozzarella
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F.
- Peel the plantains and cut them lengthwise.
- Arrange the plantains in a lightly oiled 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Bake the plantains for 30 minutes, turning them halfway through.
- Top the plantains with guava paste and mozzarella.
- Bake for 10 minutes, until the cheese melts and the guava softens.
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