Stuffed Plantains

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 375F.
2. 2
   Place plantains in 13x9-inch baking dish.
3. 3
   Bake 20 min.
4. 4
   Cool.
5. 5
   Cut plantains lengthwise in half.
6. 6
   Starting at one end of each, slide thumb between peel and plantain, then gently lift plantain to loosen from peel.
7. 7
   (Do not remove plantains from peels.)
8. 8
   Return plantain halves, cut-sides up, to baking dish.
9. 9
   Meanwhile, cook onions and garlic in dressing in large saucepan on medium-high heat 3 min.
10. 10
    Add meat and oregano; cook 10 min.
11. 11
    or until meat is done, stirring frequently.
12. 12
    Add tomatoes and 3/4 cup cheese; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min.
13. 13
    or until mixture is heated through and cheese is melted, stirring occasionally.
14. 14
    Spoon over plantains.
15. 15
    Top with bacon and remaining cheese.
16. 16
    Bake 5 min.
17. 17
    or until cheese is melted.