Mardi Gras Recipe

To celebrate Mardi Gras, here is an alcohol-free version of Bananas Foster, created by Brennan's in New Orleans. This recipe was created in the 1950's when New Orleans was a major port for the import of bananas.

Catherine's Bananas Foster
Serves Six

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 6 bananas, cut in half lengthwise, then halved
• 6 scoops vanilla ice cream

Directions

1. Combine the butter, sugar, and cinnamon in skillet.
2. Place the pan over low heat and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
3. Place the bananas in the pan and heat until the banana sections soften and begin to brown.
4. Lift the bananas out of the pan and place four pieces over each portion of ice cream.
5. Generously spoon warm sauce over the top of the ice cream and serve immediately.

For the original version of this recipe, please check out the Brennan's recipe on the New Orleans Recipes site.