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Bacon wrapped plantains with a hint of sweetness from pure maple syrup and a little spicy thanks to a kick of cayenne pepper. Everyone will be raving over this unique, easy appetizer!
Meet my favorite appetizer that’s making an appearance at my wedding (in one week!) thanks to Fig Catering here in Chicago: bacon wrapped plantains. I know we are supposed to do weekend favorite on Fridays, but it’s almost Thanksgiving and I’m here to give you what you need: RECIPES!
These bacon wrapped plantains are sweet, spicy and all things nice and I swear you guys are going to fall head over heels as soon as they pop out of the oven.
And I have to say: they make an outrageously delicious holiday season appetizer. Hehehehe.
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First, let’s talk about plantains because I know not all of you may not be familiar. Plantains are also known as the ‘cooking banana’ and is very common in Latin American culture and often served with a meat such as pork or chicken and a side of rice and beans.
Plantains are typically larger than the regular bananas you see in the store and are often green or slightly yellow with brown spots, very similar looking to a banana. Savory tostones (also known as fried plantains) are usually cooked when with plantain peel is still green.
When I was little my mom would pan fry plantains with adobo seasoning and serve them to us at nearly every meal. Truth be told, I hadn’t thought about them in quite sometime until we decided to do a hispanic themed wedding menu. And now I’m FREAKIN’ OBSESSED!
For these particular bacon wrapped plantains, I used a plantain that was a little yellow with brown spots and still firm. This is important for the recipe, because we want the plantains to cook, yet still be firm and edible.
To make these, you’ll cut the plantain into 1/2 inch slices then wrap it with 1/2 a slice of bacon and place seam side down on a foil lined baking sheet. Then you’ll brush the bacon with a little pure maple syrup and a sprinkle of cayenne and bake! It’s that simple.
Once they come out of the oven, the bacon with be golden and crispy and the plantain with be slightly sweet, yet still firm and infused with bacon flavor. It’s LOVE at first sight & bite.
I hope you get a chance to try out this gorgeous appetizer during the holiday season (or even for a fun football get together). Enjoy! xo
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Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Plantains
Author: Monique of AmbitiousKitchen.com
Nutrition Information
- Serving size: 3 pieces
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 23.5g
- Sugar: 4.5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
Recipe type: Gluten Free, Grain Free, Paleo, Dairy Free, Appetizer
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- 2 large dark spotted plantains
- 12 ounces uncooked bacon
- 1-2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- Cayenne pepper, to season
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Slice both plantains into 1/2 inch slices. Cut your strips of bacon in half.
- Take one plantain slice and wrap ½ piece of bacon around the flat side of the round. Repeat this step until each plantain slice is wrapped in ½ slice of bacon.
- Place all bacon-wrapped plantains on your baking sheet seam side down. Brush each with a little maple syrup. Sprinkle cayenne pepper on each plantain (use more if you like spicy flavors, and omit or only use a small pinch if you do not like spicy flavors).
- Bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes until the bacon is crispy. Stick a toothpick in each bacon-wrapped plantain, place on a serving tray and enjoy! Serves 6.
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