Dominican-Style Mangú with Sautéed Red Onions and Fried Cheese

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-08 · Updated 2026-07-08

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Creamy mashed plantains served with sweet sautéed red onions and crispy fried white cheese for a classic Dominican breakfast. This Dominican-inspired recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, combines green plantains, water, salt into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Dominican cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 medium, peeled and cut into chunks green plantains
4 cups water
1 tsp, plus more for onions salt
1 large, thinly sliced red onion
3 tbsp, divided vegetable oil
8 oz, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces queso frito (white frying cheese)
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp (optional, for onions) vinegar
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring 4 cups water and 1 tsp salt to a boil in a large pot. Add 4 medium peeled and chunked green plantains and cook for 20-25 minutes until very tender.
Step 2: While plantains cook, heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 large thinly sliced red onion and 1/2 tsp salt, sauté for 8-10 minutes until soft and translucent. Stir in 1 tbsp vinegar and cook 2 more minutes until slightly caramelized. Remove from heat.
Step 3: Drain plantains and transfer to a bowl. Mash with 2 tbsp butter and salt to taste until smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Heat remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a separate skillet over medium-high heat. Fry 8 oz sliced queso frito cheese for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Step 5: Serve mangú topped with sautéed red onions and fried cheese on the side for an authentic Dominican breakfast experience.