Ham Banana Rolls (1947 Chiquita Banana Advertisement)

Ham Banana Rolls 
(1947 Chiquita Banana Advertisement)

6 thin slices boiled ham
Prepared mustard
6 firm bananas, peeled
Cheese sauce

Use all yellow or slightly green tipped bananas.

Spread each slice of ham lightly with mustard. Wrap a slice of the prepared ham around each banana.  Place in shallow baking pan and pour cheese sauce over bananas.  Bake in moderate (350 degree) oven for 30 minutes or until bananas are tender (easily pierced with fork).  Serve hot with cheese sauce from the pan poured over each roll.  Serves 6.

Cheese Sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups grated American cheese

Melt butter, add flour, and stir until smooth. Stir in milk slowly. Add cheese and cook, stirring constantly until sauce is smooth and thickened.  Makes about 1 cup sauce.