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1 breadfruit
1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
1 cup grated "medium" Cheddar
1/2 cup Monterrey Jack Cheese
3 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon powdered mustard
1/4 jabenero pepper diced fine
pinch of nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

We've got to pre-boil the breadfruit before we can assemble it in the pie for baking. Cut off the stem part, then rest that flat side down on your counter and cut into wedges. Then peel the skin off with a potato peeler or sharp pairing knife. The final step is to remove the sort of spongy center (almost like the continuation of the stem), so you're left with a wedge that all breadfruit meat.

Rinse with cool water, place in a deep pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, salt and allow to cook until it's tender. It will take about 20 minutes and as it boils you'll notice it will change color (a bit darker). To be sure it's fully cooked, pierce with a sharp knife and make sure there's no resistance. Drain and set aside to cool a bit.

In another sauce pan heat the butter on low heat, then as it melts add the flour and cook for about 4-5 minutes. It's important that you constantly whisk it, so the flour does not clump or burn. Now add the evaporated milk, turn up the heat to medium and whisk. Add all the other ingredients (except the breadfruit.. remember to save back a bit of cheese for topping) and cook for a couple minutes. Until you have a thick, but smooth sauce. Remember to add a bit more liquid if it's overly thick.

It's now time to assemble the breadfruit pie. Slice each wedge of cooked breadfruit about 1/4 inch thick, then place a layer onto a greased cooking dish. Add a layer of cheese, then another layer of sliced breadfruit and top with the remaining cheese sauce. Sprinkle on the grated cheese we reserved.

Place on the middle rack of a pre-heated oven and bake for about 30 minutes. ENJOY!!

Mmmmmm PIE!

Thanks so much. I've wanted a way to use Breadfruit. When does it come into season?

its in season now!!!

Roasting Breadfruit in Belize

Join the fellows of the hollywood click in punta gorda town, belize CA as the show you the way they roast breadfruit in the ghetto