Plantain Gratin - Figue Vert - Green Banana Gratin

• 3 lbs green plantains, or other green bananas, peeled
• salt
• 2 cups chicken stock
• ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pinch cinnamon
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1 cup light cream or 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb
• 2 eggs, beaten

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

green plantains, salt, chicken stock, ground nutmeg, butter, cinnamon, onion, cheddar cheese, light cream, fresh breadcrumb, eggs

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/plantain-gratin-figue-vert-green-banana-gratin-7451 (may not work)