Stuffed plantains

• 2 firm but ripe plantains --boiled
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs ( I used panko)
• 1/2 cup cheese (I used a mixed blend)
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 salt and pepper to taste

1. Cut boiled plantains in half crosswise and then half length wise -- as shown in pic
2. Scoop out the middle --being careful to leave each piece somewhat like a shell
3. In a bowl mix the scooped flesh(you can chop it in smaller pieces) , thyme, breadcrumbs and cheese -- adding salt and pepper to taste
4. Mix and keep pressing the mixture with the back of a spoon until it comes together
5. Fill each shell with some mixture and place on a baking tray--drizzle over with melted butter
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes
7. You can stuff plaintains with shredded meat --you can use any melting cheese -- you can also mix orange juice with the butter and add cinnamon

plantains, breadcrumbs, cheese, thyme, butter, salt

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/366522-stuffed-plantains (may not work)