Banana Ice Cream

I know it seems really strange to be making homemade ice cream in January, but it is a special treat even in the winter time.  I was looking for a recipe and came across the directions for the ice cream attachment for my Kitcheaide mixer so I thought it would be fun to make some ice cream.  Besides, John loves ice cream and it doesn't hurt to keep your husband happy.  I chose a very simple vanilla recipe that can be made in a conventional ice cream freezer as well.  I spied some bananas on the counter and since I'm trying to do a better job of not letting food go to waste this year, I decided to put them in the ice cream.  It took very little effort and was simply delicious.  (John was very happy.)  This recipe makes 2 quarts which was great for us.

Banana Ice Cream

1 cup milk
1 cup sugar
dash salt
1 cup half and half
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups whipping cream
1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas

Scald milk until bubbles form around the edge.  Remove from heat.  Add sugar and salt.  Stir until dissolved.. Stir in half and half, vanilla and whipping cream.  Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.  Add bananas.  Freeze as directed.