Green Banana Gratin
Submitted by Damnation
Green banana gratin with chicken broth, cheddar cheese and breadcrumb topping. Savory Caribbean-style baked banana casserole in 60 minutes.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
1 hrsREADY
1 hrsGreen bananas aren’t just for frying. This Caribbean gratin turns them into a savory, almost potato-like side dish that’ll change how you think about bananas.
Unripe bananas simmer in chicken broth until tender, then get mashed smooth and mixed with sautéed onions, cream, and beaten eggs. The whole thing bakes under a blanket of sharp cheddar and crispy breadcrumbs until golden.
It’s starchy, creamy, and totally unexpected in the best way.
Pro Tips
- Use green (unripe) bananas, not yellow ones, for savory flavor
- Simmer until the broth is completely absorbed
- Season generously with nutmeg and cinnamon for Caribbean flair
- Bake until the top is golden and bubbling
Ingredients
Directions
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 sauté 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℉ (180℃) F for 35 to 40 minutes or until top is golden.
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