The ingredients, try to choose the darkest plantains for is dish. They are much sweeter

First things first, take a large frying pan and add enough oil to fry the sweet plantains. Set it to medium heat.

Remove the ends of the sweet plantains and discard them

Take a sharp knife and slice it down the middle, than proceed to gently peel the skin off

$Cut the plantain vertically into about 4 slices each. Not too thin not too thick.\ud83d\ude0a$

Cut the plantain vertically into about 4 slices each. Not too thin not too thick.😊

Now let's get frying. Take your plantain slices and brown them on each side

$Yum nice and browned\ud83d\ude03$

Yum nice and browned😃

Line a plate with paper towel and When the plantains are done frying place them on the plate to remove the excess oil off the plantains

$Pat the tops too\ud83d\ude09 set them aside$

Pat the tops too😉 set them aside

If frying the plantain is not an option, this recipe can also be made removing the skin from the plantains and boiling them with a bit of salt until fork tender.

When cooked remove and mash, add a bit of butter and some water until creamy. Use in place of the fried plantains.☺

Now take any baking dish that is about 8x8

Take the fried sweet plantain

$And start layering the plantains. I managed to fit 6 slices\ud83d\ude0a$

And start layering the plantains. I managed to fit 6 slices😊

$After the plantains the second layer is the picadillo. If you don't know how to make it I have a guide that will show you.\ud83d\ude0a$

After the plantains the second layer is the picadillo. If you don't know how to make it I have a guide that will show you.😊

Yum

Now another layer of plantains

$More picadillo \u263a\ufe0fif you want you can also add a layer of cheese after the picadillo.$

More picadillo ☺️if you want you can also add a layer of cheese after the picadillo.

This is the last layer of plantains

$It is now time to take the eggs and give them a whirl. I used 4 eggs, if this seems too much use three no biggy. I personally love the flavor it gives the pastelon.\ud83d\ude01$

It is now time to take the eggs and give them a whirl. I used 4 eggs, if this seems too much use three no biggy. I personally love the flavor it gives the pastelon.😁

Add a bit of salt

Put the dish in a preheated 350 degrees oven for 30 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the egg is cooked.

$Yum, my dish is ready.\ud83d\ude0a Let it cool a bit. Slice and serve warm.$

Yum, my dish is ready.😊 Let it cool a bit. Slice and serve warm.

Enjoy.

How to make pastelon de platanos maduros(spanish lasagna)

A sweet and salty dish your whole family will enjoy. Serve with some rice.