The Adventures of a Picky Eater #2

The Rehab Lounge is a kitchen I just discovered. Join me in the adventures of a picky eater.

I was watching an all night Food Network marathon in the wee hours on Thanksgiving morning a few years ago while helping a friend cook his family's Thanksgiving dinner after a grueling day at work and long tech rehearsal during which I ran 15 miles(I was wearing a pedometer. It didn't lie). I had just about fallen asleep peeling potatoes when I heard Paula Deen making this casserole that included ham, bacon, cheese and banana. Yes, banana. But once she said "bacon," all else ceased to matter. I was grossed out but intrigued.

So, about a month ago, after my kitchen escapades involving biscuits and baked potato soup, I got brave and decided to try this recipe(click the title of the blog for the recipe).

First, I buttered the bread--on both sides--but not crazy like Paula, and put it into a buttered glass dish. On top went the ham and thinly sliced banana, more buttered bread, then cheese, crumbled potato chips, and bacon. On top of that went the mixture of egg, milk, cream, and spices. Then I baked it in a preheated oven at 350 F for 45 minutes.

It was beautiful. And I couldn't wait to try it. I let it cool off for just a bit and then dug in.

If I liked eggs--at all--I would have loved it It was fluffy and cheesy, a lot like a breakfast souffle. It was good. Eggs just aren't my thing, but it would be great for a brunch with some mimosas. The bananas weren't as frightening as I thought. I actually enjoyed that. And if someone makes it for me, I will eat it. And enjoy it. Even though I don't like eggs.

Recipe courtesy of Paula Deen & foodnetwork.com. Search Cheesy Ham and Banana Casserole until I can get the knots out of my links.