Sep 24 2026
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Plato Mixto Recipe

Inspired by Mojo Cuban Kitchen and Rum Bar
Time1h 30m
Serves6

sampler of smalls including; papa rellenas, croquetas, and empanadas (two of each) and a choice of sauce

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Ingredients

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Papa Rellenas

Croquetas

Empanadas

Sauce

Method

Papa Rellenas

  1. 1

    Prepare the Filling

    Boil the potatoes until soft, then mash them. In a pan, sauté onions and garlic until translucent, add ground beef, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is browned. Mix with mashed potatoes.

  2. 2

    Shape and Fry

    Shape the potato mixture into balls, flatten slightly, then fry in hot oil until golden brown.

Croquetas

  1. 3

    Make the Mixture

    In a saucepan, heat milk and add flour to make a roux. Stir in chopped ham, salt, and pepper until thickened.

  2. 4

    Shape and Fry

    Let the mixture cool, shape into small logs, dip in beaten egg and breadcrumbs, and fry in hot oil until golden.

Empanadas

  1. 5

    Prepare the Filling

    In a pan, sauté onions and bell peppers in olive oil. Add ground chicken or beef, salt, and pepper. Cook until meat is done.

  2. 6

    Assemble and Bake

    Place filling in the center of each dough disc, fold over, seal with beaten egg. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve with Sauce

    Arrange papa rellenas, croquetas, and empanadas on a platter and serve with your choice of salsa or dipping sauce.

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