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Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce you to the most heavenly Latin midnight snack thatโll make your taste buds dance the salsa โ Chorizo-Stuffed Plantain Boats! Trust me, this isnโt your average midnight munchie; this is what dreams are made of! ๐โจ
Yโall, I discovered this recipe during one of those canโt-sleep-must-eat nights, and honey, itโs been my go-to ever since! The combination of sweet plantains and spicy chorizo is literally a match made in late-night heaven.
What youโll need (because I know youโre already running to your kitchen):
โ 2 ripe plantains (you want them yellow with black spots, like my dating history โ sweet but slightly marked ๐)
โ 1/2 pound chorizo
โ 1/2 cup shredded queso fresco
โ 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
โ 1 lime
โ Sour cream for garnish
โ Salt to taste
Now, letโs get cooking, beautiful people!
1. First, preheat your oven to 400ยฐF. While thatโs heating up, cut your plantains lengthwise (but donโt peel them yet โ patience, darling!).
1. Place them cut-side up on a baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes until theyโre tender and the skin is black. Trust the process!
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1. While your plantains are getting all gorgeous in the oven, cook your chorizo in a skillet, breaking it up into small pieces. When itโs done, drain excess oil (weโre trying to be a little healthy here, right? ๐โโ๏ธ).
1. Once the plantains are ready, let them cool slightly (I know itโs hard to wait, but burned fingers arenโt cute). Gently peel them and create a little boat-like indent in the middle.
1. Fill each plantain boat with chorizo, sprinkle generously with queso fresco, and pop them back in the oven for 5 minutes until the cheese gets all melty and irresistible.
1. Top with fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and a dollop of sour cream. ยกPerfecciรณn!
The result? A midnight snack thatโs both sophisticated and satisfying. The sweetness of the plantains perfectly balances the spicy chorizo, while the cheese adds that creamy goodness we all crave at midnight. Itโs like a fiesta in your mouth! ๐
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Remember, cooking is all about having fun and adding your own flair. Maybe you want to add some jalapeรฑos for extra kick, or maybe youโre feeling fancy and want to drizzle some Mexican crema on top. You do you, boo!
Now go forth and create these amazing plantain boats! And if anyone judges you for cooking at midnight, just tell them youโre on Latin time โ we eat when we want! ๐๐ฝ
XOXO,
Your favorite midnight recipe guru ๐
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