Bananas Foster Baked French Toast
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Bananas Foster Baked French Toast
Description
The Bananas Foster Baked French Toast recipe features a buttery mixture of brown sugar, heavy cream, and warming spices like cinnamon and allspice. Sliced bananas are gently coated in this sauce, sometimes accompanied by chopped pecans, which adds a subtle crunch. This mixture is layered under and over thick slices of egg bread or challah, which absorb the custard base made of milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract. Refrigerated overnight, the bread soaks up the flavors thoroughly.
When baked at 375 degrees Fahrenheit, the custard set, and the top develops a golden crust while the interior remains soft and creamy. The result is a rich, dense French toast casserole combining creamy custard texture with the moist banana topping and a hint of spice throughout.
It is ideal for serving as a make-ahead brunch dish or a decadent breakfast on a weekend. The pecans add texture, but are optional. Letting the dish stand briefly after baking helps it firm slightly, which aids in slicing and serving.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter , cubed
- 2/3 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 cup pecans optional, chopped
- 3 large banana sliced
- 12 lices Egg Bread about 3/4 pound, or challah
- 1-1/2 cups milk 2%
- 3 large egg
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place butter in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave, covered, until melted, 30-45 seconds. Stir in brown sugar, heavy whipping cream, cinnamon, allspice and, if desired, pecans. Add bananas; toss gently to coat.
- Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange bread over top, trimming to fit as necessary.
- Place remaining ingredients in a blender; process just until blended. Pour over bread. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375°. Remove French toast from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes. Invert to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 375kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 299mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 593IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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