Stuffed Baked Plantains: A Delicious Twist with Turkey Bacon
Discover the delightful flavors of stuffed baked plantains filled with savory turkey bacon, perfect for a unique meal that will impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe plantains
- 6 strips turkey bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the plantains lengthwise and scoop out some of the flesh.
- Cook turkey bacon until crispy, then chop into small pieces.
- Mix the bacon with cheese, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Stuff the plantains with the mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the plantains are soft and the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding chopped onions or peppers to the stuffing.
- These plantains can be served as a side dish or a main course.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed plantain
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg