Maduros En Gloria (Sweet Plantain Casserole) Recipe

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   Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 375u00b0F.

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   In medium bowl, combine cheese, sugar, and cinnamon; reserve. In second medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons crema and cornstarch until cornstarch is dissolved. Stir in remaining crema; reserve.

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   With chef's knife or serrated knife, trim and discard extreme ends of sweet plantains. Score each one lengthwise.

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   Remove and discard peel. Slice sweet plantains on the bias into 1/2-inch thick slices.

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   Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Arrange about 1/3 of sweet plantain slices in single layer and cook until softened and deep brown, turning carefully with spatula, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to large plate and season with salt. Repeat with remaining sweet plantains.

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   Spread 1/2 cup crema in bottom of 8- by 8-inch baking dish. Arrange 1/3 of sweet plantains in single layer on top, then sprinkle 1/4 of cheese on top. Repeat procedure with remaining crema, cheese, and sweet plantains, finishing with cheese.

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   Bake until bubbling and browned on top, about 20 minutes. Transfer to cooling rack and allow to rest about 10 minutes before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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