BANANA BRUSCHETTA

By Vanetta

Ingredients

• 6 thick slices Hawaiian bread
• 1 medium banana, mashed (1/2 c)
• 1/4 c. cream cheese with pineapple
• 1-1/2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 medium bananas, thinly slices
• 1 tbsp. butter, melted
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar
• Sifted powdered sugar (optional)
• Chocolate curls (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Toast bread and let cool. Combine mashed banana, cream cheese and cocoa powder in medium bowl. Spread some of this mixture over each toasted bread slice. Place slices on a cookie sheet. Layer banana slices on top of cream cheese mixture. Brush bananas with melted butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Broil for 30-60 seconds or until banana slices begin to glaze. To serve, sprinkle tops with sifted powdered sugar and garnish with chocolate curls.