I'm not sure I would consider this Ripe Plantains Stuffed with Chorizo and Cheese a full meal, but at the very least, this is one of my absolute favorite snacks. I'll eat almost anything made with ripe plantain!

Ripe Plantains Stuffed with Chorizo and Cheese

Erica Dinho

5 from 1 vote

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Course Appetizer

Cuisine Colombian

Servings servings

Calories 483 kcal

Ingredients

4 whole ripe plantains, peeled
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 ½ cups grated mozzarella cheese
3 fresh Colombian or Mexican chorizos, casings removed, crumbled

Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 400 F. Made a lengthwise slit in the center of each plantain.
Place them on a baking sheet and rub them with the melted butter.
Bake the plantains for about 40 minutes.
While the plantains are baking, cook the crumbled chorizo in a pan until crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain the grease.
Remove the plantains from the oven and stuff them with chorizo and cheese.
Return stuffed plantains to the oven and bake for about 5 minutes more or until the cheese is melted. Serve immediately with your favorite sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 483kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 1341mgPotassium: 927mgFiber: 4gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 2782IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 233mgIron: 2mg

Keyword plantain recipe

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I love the classic and traditional Colombian side of Plantain Stuffed with Cheese, and I am always trying new variations of it by stuffing the plantains with different ingredients. This recipe uses the same base ingredients, plantains and cheese, with the addition of flavorful chorizo, which makes for a really delicious plantain dish!

Add a nice green salad and this meal is the perfect way to enjoy a relaxing lunch. I love the slight spiciness the chorizo adds to the ripe plantains, while the warm melted cheese on top brings together amazing textures and fantastic flavors. I served them with a creamy avocado yogurt sauce. Absolutely awesome!

Buen provecho!

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Comments

S.A.

July 12, 2025 at 3:52 pm

Super easy and always a crowd pleaser. Works as a show-stopper appetizer or weeknight low fuss dinner. Thanks for sharing this!

Nancy

May 13, 2020 at 5:04 pm

Love love love this recipe! I make it vegan with no evil soyrizo and vegan cheddar shreds. Totally yummy!

Felicia

September 07, 2016 at 7:39 pm

Made this tonight.....I made it with a combination of beef and sausage meat, seasoned with cumin, Tabasco, garlic, cilantro and pepper. I topped it with mozzarella and pesto sauce. It was amazing! I will make this again and again.

Beth

September 10, 2015 at 3:39 pm

I had two ripe plantains and no clue what to do with them. This recipe was my answer! It was so good! I changed the cheese to queso fresco cause that is what I had on hand, and loved how it all turned out.

Can't wait to try more of your recipes. Thanks!

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