5 from 12 votes
Bananas Foster Baked French Toast
Bananas Foster Baked French Toast blends sliced bananas, brown sugar, warming spices, and a creamy custard soaked into egg bread or challah. The dish bakes until set, yielding a tender, custardy interior with caramelized fruit and pecans if used. Its overnight soaking step allows the bread to absorb the rich, spiced sauce, making for a satisfying brunch centerpiece or special breakfast. The balance of cinnamon and allspice underlines the sweetness naturally present in bananas and brown sugar.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
8 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
12
Servings
Calories:
375 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375
% 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.