Torta de Plátano (Cheesy Plantain Casserole) Recipe
Prep Time:
14 minutes
Cook Time:
1 hour
Servings:
6 Servings
Ingredients
  • 3 large ripe (yellow) plantains
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 4 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sugar
  • 7 ounces mozzarella, shredded
  • ¾ cup crumbled cotija cheese
Directions
  1. Cut off the ends of the plantains, cut a vertical slice through each peel from end to end, and peel off the skin.
  2. Cut each plantain in half and then cut each half into 4 lengthwise slices about ¼ inch wide to end up with 24 total slices.
  3. Heat ⅛ inch of oil in a frying pan on medium-low until bubbling.
  4. Place as many plantain slices as will fit in a single layer in the pan and fry them for 3-5 minutes per side until browned and crispy.
  5. Remove the plantain slices and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Repeat this process in batches until all of the plantains are fried.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  7. Crack the eggs into a medium bowl, add the milk and sugar, and whisk well. Set aside.
  8. Place 6 plantain slices on the bottom of an 8 x 8-inch baking dish and top them with ⅓ of the mozzarella and ⅓ of the cotija.
  9. Repeat the previous step twice to form 2 more layers of plantains and cheese, and then finish with a final layer of plantains on top.
  10. Pour the egg mixture on top of the plantains and cheese.
  11. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until the eggs are set and the top is browned.
  12. Let cool for 5 minutes and serve.