Sweet Plantain Pie
Sweet Plantain Pie layers silky mashed ripe plantains around a savory pork and ham picadillo scented with sofrito, olives, and capers. The contrast of caramelized sweetness and briny, herby depth makes each bite rich and balanced. Serve as a comforting main dish for family dinners or festive gatherings when you want bold Puerto Rican flavor.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a baking dish.
- 2
Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the ground pork and cooked ham in the hot oil until the pork is fully cooked and no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside, keeping 2 tablespoons of the drippings in the skillet.
- 3
Lower the heat to medium-low. Set the skillet over the heat and add the sofrito; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add the olives, capers, salt, garlic powder, oregano, and tomato sauce to the sofrito; cook and stir for another 5 minutes. Return the ground pork and ham to the skillet and stir; simmer for 15 minutes, stirring a few times as it cooks.
- 4
Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Rinse the plantains and trim off the tips, leaving the skins on; cut each plantain into 2 to 3 pieces about 3 inches long. Boil the plantains until tender, about 15 minutes; drain and peel. Place the peeled plantains in a mixing bowl and mash with a potato masher. Add the softened butter and sugar; mix.
- 5
Spread about half of the plantain mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer the meat mixture over the plantains. Top with the remaining plantain mixture.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Brush the top with the melted butter and continue baking until the top is browned, about 10 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing to serve.
- Calories 717.19 kcal High
- Protein 16.26 g Good Source
- Carbs 88.34 g Moderate
- Total Fat 32.31 g High
- Saturated Fat 12.14 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 80.58 mg High
- Sodium 670.05 mg High
- Fiber 4.82 g Moderate
- Sugar 6.04 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 14.77 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.15 mg Moderate
- Potassium 595.93 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 15.53 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 9.5 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Sweet Plantain Pie is a Cuban dessert recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Canola Oil, Capers, and Diced Ham. Each serving provides about 717.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sweet Plantain Pie?
- It is a Cuban pie recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dessert or side dish.
- What is Sweet Plantain Pie made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Canola Oil, Capers, Diced Ham, Dried Oregano. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sweet Plantain Pie?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 717.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sweet Plantain Pie easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
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