Figue Vert (Green Banana) Gratin

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Title: Figue Vert (Green Banana) Gratin
Categories: Fruits, Cheese/eggs
Yield: 4 servings

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

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.

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