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Plátanos Horneados con Crema y Queso (Baked Banana With Crema and Cheese)

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Photo and Styling by Joseph De Leo

This recipe shines for its simplicity. However, in order for it to be spectacular, the quality of the three ingredients really matters. Try to find heirloom bananas at a specialty or Caribbean store. The crema and cheese should also be from a good source. Or if you have good milk, you can replace the queso fresco with a homemade ricotta-style cheese called Requesón. If you are grilling, this is also a great dish to make on the grill. Place the unpeeled bananas on the cooler side of the grill and let them get black (for about 30 minutes). Regardless, enjoy the bananas while they are still hot.

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