Tostones or patacones are an essential side dish in all or most of Latin American and Caribbean countries. These unripe green plantains are fried, then flattened, and then fried again and can be enjoyed with a variety of dipping sauces, toppings or by themselves. Enjoy a delicious and easy way to enjoy tostones with this loaded tostones recipe.

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In many Latin American and Caribbean countries, Tostones or Patacones are an everyday staple. Some of our favorite ways to enjoy these savory deliciousness are as soon as they are cool enough to enjoy by themselves. Of course, you can this simple side dish to the next level by dipping them on your favorite sauce or by topping them with just about anything you can imagine.

Now that the kids are back to their school routine, they like to enjoy an afternoon snack that keeps them satisfied while they get their homework done. Some of our favorite toppings for our favorite tostones are leftover shredded beef, freshly or store-bought guacamole, refried beans, and many others. Not only are tostones delicious as a side dish or as a light and quick appetizer, but they can be hit at parties. Make sure to check out a super easy and delicious loaded tostones recipes below, plus a way to save over $35 during Publix’s Family Celebrations event!

Loaded Tostones Recipe

To make the tostones (patacones) or green plantains, you will need frying oil like canola, pinch of salt, and two (2) green plantains.

1. First, you will need to preheat the frying oil to medium heat. In the meantime, cut the tips off the green plantains and remove the tough green outer skin.
2. Now, cut the green plantains into 1-inch pieces and fry until golden (about 3 minutes) on each side.
3. Then, remove fried plantains from oil and smashing each piece in a tostonera or by pressing down using a large flat surface and parchment paper.
4. Then, return the plantains to the hot oil and fry again, about 3 minutes on each side or until golden.
5. Finally, remove tostones from oil, season with salt and set aside.

To build the loaded tostones, you to need about ½ cup crumbled Cacique® Ranchero® Queso Fresco cheese, 1 cup of Isadora® Refried Beans, ½ freshly-made or your favorite store-bought guacamole, 1 diced tomato (small), and ½ cup of sour cream.

1. First, place the tostones or patacones on an your favorite dish.
2. Second, reheat refried beans according to packaging instructions.
3. Then, top the tostones with a layer of refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, diced tomatoes, and crumbled cheese.
4. Finally, served and enjoy!

Family Celebrations – Save over $35 in coupons!

During the Family Celebrations Promotion, you and your family can save over $35 in coupons by going to the GetTheSavings.com/Family-Celebrations webpage where you can redeem these coupons by scanning, printing, and redeeming them at your local stores. OR, you can also find the Family Celebrations Booklet at your local Florida Publix store. You will need to hurry though as these offers are valid now and through through October 2, 2021! You can also keep an eye out for your Valpak envelope which contains more details on the Publix Family Celebrations promotion.

As you can see from the list below, you can find something for everyone in the family from breakfast to snack food to healthy options! As a family of five, with three very active kiddos, we have to  take advantage of some of these amazing deals. Personally, this week I am stocking up on refried beans, tea, pasta sides and of course, I cannot forget to pick up a few extra body washes, perspirant and more! 🙂 

• $2 off Any One (1) Kentucky Legend® Applewood Smoked or Hickory Smoked Bacon 16 oz.
• $1 off WITH MFR DIGITAL COUPON Any One (1) Activia 12 pk.
• $1 off WITH MFR DIGITAL COUPON Any One (1) Cacique® Ranchero® Queso Fresco Cheese Chunk 10 oz.
• $1 off WITH MFR DIGITAL COUPON Any One (1) Cacique® Crema Mexicana Table Cream 15 oz.
• $1 off WITH MFR DIGITAL COUPON Any One (1) Cacique® Queso Blanco Cheese Dip 16 oz.
• $1 off Any TWO (2) Knorr® Sides or Selects 3.8–6.2 oz. (excludes One Skillet Meals)
• $1 off Any One (1) Knorr® Pasta Sides Family Pack 8.3–8.8 oz. (in select stores)
• $1.50 off Any One (1) Hellmann’s® Sauce 9 oz.
• $1.50 off Any One (1) Sir Kensington’s Product 8.45–20 oz.
• $1 off Any One (1) Lipton® Tea 15–100 ct. or Lipton® Instant Tea Mix 2.6–70.5 oz.
• $1.50 off Any TWO (2) Lipton® Recipe Secrets 1.8 – 2.6 oz.
• 50¢ off Any One (1) Isadora® Refried Beans 15.2 oz.
• $1 off Any One (1) Old Spice® Body Wash 16–30 oz. or Bar Soap 8 ct.
• $1 off Any TWO (2) Gillette® Anti-Perspirants 1.6–7.6 oz.
• $3 off WITH MFR DIGITAL COUPON Any TWO (2) Gain® 154–165 oz., Gain® Fabric Enhancers 129 oz., Gain® Flings or Tide® Pods 48–96 ct.
• $1 off Any One (1) Joy® Razor or Cartridge Refills
• $3 off WITH MFR DIGITAL COUPON Any TWO (2) Crest® Adult Toothpaste 3 oz. or larger, Crest® Mouthwash 1L or larger, Oral-B® Adult Manual Toothbrush 4 ct., or Oral-B® Glide Floss/Picks 75 ct. (excludes Crest Cavity, Baking Soda, Tartar Control/Protection pastes, Kids variants, Indicator, & Healthy Clean brushes, and trial/travel size)
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• $1.50 off Any One (1) Lysol® Laundry Sanitizer 41 oz.
• $1 off Any One (1) Lysol® Clean & Fresh MultiSurface Cleaner 40 oz.
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• $1 off Any One (1) Finish® Jet Dry 8.45–16 oz. or Dishwasher Cleaner 3 ct. or 8.45 oz.
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• $2 off Any One (1) Nivea® Hand & Body Lotion 16.9 oz. or Men’s Body Wash 16.9 oz.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Loaded Tostones Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Tostones or patacones are an essential side dish in all or most of Latin American and Caribbean countries. These unripe green plantains are fried, then flattened, and then fried again and can be enjoyed with a variety of dipping sauces, toppings or by themselves. Try this easy loaded tostones recipe, perfect for a quick appetizer or party treat.

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Ingredients

• two green plantains
• frying oil like canola
• pinch of salt
• ½ cup crumbled Cacique® Ranchero® Queso Fresco cheese
• 1 cup of Isadora® Refried Beans
• ½ freshly-made or your favorite store-bought guacamole,
• 1 diced tomato (small)
• ½ cup of sour cream

Instructions

For the Tostones or Patacones:

1. First, you will need to preheat the frying oil to medium heat. In the meantime, cut the tips off the green plantains and remove the tough green outer skin.
2. Now, cut the green plantains into 1-inch pieces and fry until golden (about 3 minutes) on each side.
3. Then, remove fried plantains from oil and smashing each piece in a tostonera or by pressing down using a large flat surface and parchment paper.
4. Then, return the plantains to the hot oil and fry again, about 3 minutes on each side or until golden.
5. Finally, remove tostones from oil, season with salt and set aside.

To build the loaded tostones:

1. First, place the tostones or patacones on an your favorite dish.
2. Second, reheat refried beans according to packaging instructions.
3. Then, top the tostones with a layer of refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, diced tomatoes, and crumbled cheese.
4. Finally, served and enjoy!