Caribbean Plantain Au gratin
Ingredients
| 4 ripe plantains | ||
| 4 tbs of canola oil | ||
| 2 tbs butter | ||
| 2 tsp flour | ||
| 1 cup milk | ||
| 1 cup whipping cream | ||
| kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste | ||
| 1/4 lb of grated Swiss cheese |
This is a unique way to serve plantains. Ripe plantains are used which are a great deal sweeter. Ripe plantains are yellow with brown streaks as apposed to totally green.
- Peel the plantains and cut into slices lengthwise.
- Fry the plantains in the oil at low heat, until brown.
- Melt the butter in the microwave.
- Prepare a white sauce with the melted butter, flour, milk, whipping cream, salt and pepper.
- Whisk ll the ingredients forming sauce.
- Layer the fried plantains and the white sauce in a baking dish.
- Pour the white sauce over and sprinkle the grated cheese on top.
- Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for about 30 minutes.
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