Cheesy Stuffed Plantain Tots

Cheesy Stuffed Plantain Tots

Recipe by Vaughn Vreeland from tasty.co

Appetizers

Ingredients

20

20 servings

  • 3 green plantains
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 4 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 4 hot dogs, or other preferred sausage
  • oil, for frying

Instructions

  • Grate the green plantains into a large mixing bowl.
  • Add salt, pepper, and chili powder, and mix to combine.
  • Wrap one slice of cheese around a hot dog link and cut into fifths.
  • Take one tablespoon of your plantain mixture and encase one slice of the cheese-wrapped hot dog, shaping into a cylindrical “tot.”
  • Repeat until all slices are covered and shaped, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze one hour.
  • In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat your oil to 375ºF (190ºC).
  • Drop four to five tots into the oil and fry until golden brown, about one to two minutes.
  • Place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
  • Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce!
  • Enjoy!

Nutritional Facts

Per 20 servings

  • Calories: 130
  • Carbohydrate: 13g
  • Fat: 7g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Sugar: 6g

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