Recipe - Figue Vert (Green Banana) Gratin

3 pound Green bananas
2 cup Chicken Stock
2 tablespoon Butter
1 Small Onion, chopped
1 cup Light cream or milk
2 Eggs, beaten
Salt
Ground Nutmeg
1 pn Cinnamon
1 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese
One half cup 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.

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