Banana croquettes are considered a salad in most Kentucky homes. Growing up in Kentucky most people know about banana croquettes. Pot lucks, church socials, family reunions and holidays usually called for this banana dish served in some form or fashion. There are so many ways to make banana croquettes but they are all good. If you have not heard of or tried this treat you are missing out.
4 or 5 firm bananas (not overly ripe) peeled and sliced lengthwise, then cut in half. You can cut them in chunks as well to make bite-sized pieces
2 eggs
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
4 tablespoons milk or cream (I use evaporated milk)
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 cups crushed peanuts
Whisk together eggs, vinegar, sugar, milk and cornstarch. Cook on top of the stove until thickens. Let dressing cool. Dip banana pieces in cooked dressing or coat with a brush and sprinkle or roll in the peanuts. Serve on a bed of lettuce.
Enjoy!
(Note: Some people use regular mayonnaise or miracle whip and then roll the banana pieces in peanuts. I like the cooked dressing. You can also add peanut butter to the dressing and then roll in nuts or coconut. Some people use corn flakes instead of the nuts. They are good however you “fix” them) I put my peanuts in a plastic bag and crush with the rolling pin.
Leave a comment with your way to make this treat if you have a different one.
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I saw Banana Croquettes and thought…WOW…someone outside of Kentucky has heard of Banana Croquettes!!! Then I read the comments and had a good laugh! My daughter, from GA, grew up eating her Grandma’s Banana Croquettes and thinks they are wonderful…however, thinks a Peanut Butter, Banana and mayo sandwich is disgusting! Put it on bread and it’s not fit to eat but croquette style is a delight! Gotta love kids. The only way I have ever made them is to cut a banana in thirds, smear some mayo on it and roll it in crushed peanuts. Quick, easy and always a hit no matter where you take them!
I have never heard of this and I’m from Alabama! How interesting this is!
Having grown up in Kentucky, I’ve been eating these for over 50 years at various family functions and my family always expects me to make Banana Croquettes for every special occasion. My grandmother and mother made them like you do until my mother started making them by mixing about 1/2 cup mayo (or Miracle Whip) and about 1/4 cup sugar (you can use Splenda instead) until it tastes sweet but still tart and then roll them in crushed peanuts. (This is enough sauce for about 6-7 bananas.) I crush the peanuts in the electric food chopper (I’m lazy!). I made these when I lived in Italy and everyone loved them! Children especially love them (make sure they don’t have peanut allergies). Very few people outside of Kentucky even know what they are and always think they’re some kind of “fried” banana. I’m so happy to see them on your site! Thanks for all your great recipes!
I grew up in Washington County, Springfield, Ky. area. My mother used to make Banana Croquettes and Banana Salad.We had them almost every Sunday for lunch. It was my favorite dish on the table. I, too, remember the Blue Boar Cafeterias. If we went to Louisville for any reason, mamma and daddy always took us there for lunch. That was the place to dine. A “MUST PLACE TO EAT” for country folks visiting the city.
When my sister & I were small we would go to visit our older sister that lives in Louisville. She would take us down town to the Blue Boar Cafeteria. This is where I had my first taste of banana salad. I thought it was heaven on earth. Started making it at home but haven’t for several years. Now that I’ve seen this I will most certainly be making it again. Thanks for jogging my memory..
I remember the Blue Boar Cafeterias. Had forgotten all about them until this comment. Used to like to eat there. Have a great weekend.
What can I use to replace the cornstarch? I’m allergic to corn products and wheat
Hi Susann, You can replace cornstarch with all-purpose flour but I am not sure it would work in this recipe. You might try some of the other ways such as rolling them in mayonnaise or peanut butter and then the peanuts. Have a great weekend.
I’m from Ky. and live in Al. now. London, Ky. actually. This is the first time I’ve ever heard of banana croquettes or salad. Must be a regional thing. It sounds delicious though and I will be trying it! Also I remember the Blue Boar cafeteria. My mother took me to the one in Lexington when I would go with her to buy drygoods for her store. It was always a special day!
Freda, I’m originally from Marion County in Central Kentucky and actually most of the people I’ve met who know about them are from around this area. I’ve lived in several other states and two foreign countries and never found anyone except Central Kentuckians who knew what they were.
Being from South Carolina, I have never heard of this until I saw it on your facebook page, and, of course, shared it on mine
… I had to see the full recipe and it looks delicious! The alternatives that you mentioned sound great to! YUM! thank you for sharing!
allergic to corn products? Just mix a tad of mayo with peanut butter and dip the banana in that. Roll half in coconut, half in peanuts. Insert tooth picks and watch them fly off the plate.