Golden, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and filled with cheese, beef, chicken, or ham. Save these plantain empanada ideas because they are perfect for snacks, parties, or dinner! 
1. Cheese Ripe Plantain Empanadas
Ingredients:
• 4 ripe plantains
• 150 g mozzarella or white cheese
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup flour or cornstarch, only if needed
• Salt, to taste
• Oil for frying
Instructions:
Boil the ripe plantains until soft.
Mash them with butter and a pinch of salt until smooth.
If the dough feels too sticky, add a little flour or cornstarch.
Flatten a portion of the dough, add cheese in the center, fold, and seal the edges.
Fry until golden and slightly crispy.
Serve warm so the cheese stays melted.
2. Ground Beef Ripe Plantain Empanadas
Ingredients:
• 4 ripe plantains
• 400 g ground beef
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 150 ml tomato sauce
• 1 tsp oregano
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp butter
• Oil for frying
Instructions:
Boil the plantains until soft and mash with butter.
In a pan, cook onion, bell pepper, and garlic until fragrant.
Add ground beef and cook until browned.
Add tomato sauce, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook until juicy but not too watery.
Flatten the plantain dough, fill with beef, fold, and seal.
Fry until golden and crispy.
3. Chicken and Cheese Ripe Plantain Empanadas
Ingredients:
• 4 ripe plantains
• 350 g cooked shredded chicken
• 120 g mozzarella cheese
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 100 ml heavy cream or evaporated milk
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Chopped green onions, optional
• Oil for frying
Instructions:
Boil the ripe plantains and mash with butter.
In a pan, sauté garlic with a little butter or oil.
Add shredded chicken, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper.
Add cheese and mix until creamy.
Let the filling cool slightly.
Fill the plantain dough, fold into empanadas, and seal well.
Fry until golden and serve warm.
4. Ham and Cheese Ripe Plantain Empanadas
Ingredients:
• 4 ripe plantains
• 150 g ham, chopped
• 150 g mozzarella or cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp butter
• Salt, to taste
• Oil for frying
• Garlic sauce or mayo-ketchup for serving
Instructions:
Boil the ripe plantains until tender.
Mash them with butter and a small pinch of salt.
Flatten portions of the dough.
Fill with ham and cheese.
Fold into empanadas and seal the edges tightly.
Fry until golden brown.
Serve with garlic sauce or mayo-ketchup
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