Plantain Casserole (st. Lucia -- Caribbean)

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 quarts water
• 2 large plantains, peeled (green)
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1 onion, minced
• 1 celery rib, diced small
• 1 dash salt, to taste
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
• 2 in a large pot, bring several quarts of water to a boil, then drop the peeled plantains into the boiling water, reduce heat at least to medium-low & cook for about 15 minutes, or until quite tender.
• 3 drain the plantains, then first chop them up & put them in a large bowl before mashing them somewhat.
• 4 in a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, milk & peanut butter, then add the onion & celery. season to taste with a bit of salt.
• 5 add this mixture to the plantains, stirring to mix thoroughly.
• 6 pour the plantain mixture into a medium-size casserole dish, then sprinkle the top with the breadcrumbs.
• 7 bake for about 35-45 minutes or until golden brown.