MASHED PLANTAINS (for four)
3 ripe plantains, chopped
2 cinnamon sticks
¼ cup brown sugar
8 tablespoons butter, divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt
water to cover
ground cinnamon, to taste
salt and pepper, to taste
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1. Combine plantains in a saucepan with cinnamon sticks, brown sugar, 4 tablespoons butter and kosher salt. Cover with water, heat and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, reserving the liquid. Mash the plantains.
2. Brown the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a skillet, 6 to 10 minutes. Mix into the plantains; add enough of the reserved liquid until creamy. Season to taste with ground cinnamon, salt and pepper.
from the Food Network Magazine