Season 09 - Breakfast / S09B08
Crispy Tostón Breakfast Sandwich
Story
Don Luis woke up early that morning, the scent of fresh coffee wafting through his rustic kitchen. The roosters outside had barely started crowing when he looked over and saw a perfectly ripe green plantain sitting on the counter — almost as if it had been waiting for a mission. With a proud grin and his leather-accented apron tied tight, Don Luis whispered to himself, *“Vamos a hacer magia hoy.”* He reached for the cast iron skillet and imagined the look on his grandson’s face when he bit into a sandwich made with golden, crunchy tostones instead of bread. This wasn’t just breakfast — it was a crispy, savory hug made with love. Time & Nutrition
Ingredients
- 2 green plantains (peeled and sliced into 1.5-inch chunks)
- Salt (to taste)
- Garlic powder (a pinch)
- Cooking oil (for frying)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 slices of cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
- 4 slices of turkey bacon or regular bacon
- Optional: lettuce or arugula
- Optional: tomato slices
- Optional: avocado slices or smashed
- Optional: hot sauce or mayo-ketchup spread
Instructions
- 1Fry the Plantains (First Fry)
- 2Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the plantain chunks for 4–5 minutes until slightly golden. Remove and flatten them with a tostonera or the bottom of a cup.
- 3Fry the Tostones Again (Second Fry)
- 4Return the flattened plantains to the hot oil. Fry 2–3 minutes per side until crispy and golden brown. Remove and sprinkle with salt and a pinch of garlic powder.
- 5Cook the Bacon & Eggs
- 6In a separate pan, cook bacon until crispy. Set aside. In the same pan, fry the eggs sunny-side up (or your style of choice).
- 7Assemble the Sandwich
- 8Lay one crispy tostón down as the “bottom bun.” Stack cheese, bacon, egg, and any extras like avocado, tomato, or greens. Top with the second tostón.
- 9Serve It Up
- 10Serve warm with a side of fruit, a smoothie, or even a mini café con leche! ☕🍓
About the narrator
Don Luis · A character for three generations
Don Luis is the brand character and narrator for this catalog: a warm voice for Puerto Rican family recipes tested by the real creator behind the brand. The project carries three generations of flavor and writes each recipe step by step so any kid can follow it.
Read our mission →