Recipe: FIGUE VERT GREEN BANANA GRATIN

Title: Figue Vert (Green Banana) Gratin
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Servings: 4

3 lb Green bananas
2 c Chicken Stock
2 tb Butter
1 ea Small Onion, chopped
1 c Light cream or milk
2 ea Eggs, beaten
1 x Salt
1 x Ground Nutmeg
1 pn Cinnamon
1 c Grated Cheddar Cheese
1/2 c Fresh Bread Crumbs

Grated Gruyere cheese can be used instead of cheddar
cheese. Place bananas in saucepan and add just enough
chicken stock to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat
and simmer until bananas are tender, about 20 to 25
minutes. Using a potato masher, mash until smooth
(chicken stock will be absorbed). Let cool slightly.
Meanwhile, heat butter in a small frypan and saute
onions until tender. Add the onions, cream, beaten
eggs to cooked bananas until combined; season with
salt, nutmeg and cinnamon to taste. Mixture will be
quite moist.
Place banana mixture in a buttered shallow baking
dish. Combine cheese with bread crumbs; sprinkle over
top. Bake at 350 for 35 - 40 minutes or until top is
golden. Serves 4 - 6.
From The Gazette, 91/02/13.