Ham Banana Bake

Description

Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
• 1½ tablespoons flour
• 1 cup half and half
• 2 tablespoons dry white wine
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• ½ to 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 2 medium bananas
• 2 thin slices (6x4-inches) fully-cooked ham (about 2 ounces each)
• 1½ cups hot cooked rice
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Procedures

1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in small saucepan; blend in flour.
2. Add half and half, wine, salt and paprika.
3. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, or until thickened; stir occasionally.
4. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in medium skillet; blend in curry.
5. Add bananas and brush evenly with curry butter.
6. Saute over medium-high heat about 3 minutes. Sprinkle lightly with salt.
7. Remove from skillet; roll each banana in Ham slice.
8. Place in shallow 8-inch casserole. Scrape curry particles from skillet; add to sauce.
9. Pour sauce over Ham rolls.
10. Bake at 350°F degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, or until heated through.
11. Serve over beds of fluffy rice. Top with Parmesan cheese.