Cut plantain, with the peel left on, into 3 pieces.

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add plantain pieces; boil until peels start to bubble, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove plantains with a slotted spoon. Cool until easy enough to handle; peel. Add plantains to a bowl and mash.

Divide and shape mashed plantain into 3 golf-sized balls. Wrap each ball with 1 piece of plastic wrap; press into a 6-inch round. Unwrap plantain rounds; place 1 ½ tablespoons cheese in center of each round. Fold rounds over cheese; pinch edges together.