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Bananas Foster French Toast

Bananas Foster French Toast are tender and golden brioche French toast topped with the most decadent caramelized brown sugar banana topping. This easy French toast recipe is mouthwatering delicious!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 586 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 slices brioche bread (day old is best)
  • Unsalted Butter for frying (about 6 tablespoons or more, as needed)
  • Whipped cream for serving (optional)
To Make the Custard
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups half and half or whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
To Make the Banana Topping
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup dark rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • 2 firm bananas, peeled and sliced

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
To Make the Custard
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  1. In a medium bowl or shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, sugar, Half and Half (or milk), cinnamon and vanilla.
To Make the French Toast
  1. Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
  2. In batches, dip the bread into the custard to coat both sides. Remove the bread from the custard mixture letting the excess moisture drip off.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter into the skillet. Place the bread in the pan and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes per side or until lightly golden. Remove the French toast from the skillet and place on a rack or baking sheet in the oven to keep warm. Add more butter to the pan as needed and repeat with the remaining bread.
To Make the Banana Topping
  1. Heat the butter in a saute pan over medium-high heat. Whisk in the brown sugar and maple syrup and cook for about 5 minutes or until all the sugar has melted and thickened slightly. Add the pecans (if using) and mix to combine. Add the banana slices and cook for about a minute. Remove the pan from the heat and add the rum or rum extract. Return the pan to the heat and cook for about 3-4 minutes. This will burn off the alcohol in the rum leaving you with just the flavor.
  2. To serve, place a couple slices of French toast on a plate and spoon the bananas and syrup over the French toast. Serve immediately with a dollop of whipped cream (optional)

Notes

  • Stale bread or oven-dried bread works best for this recipe. 
  • The alcohol in the rum evaporates as you simmer the sauce. However, you can use rum extract, if you prefer.
  • The bread cooking times will vary depending on the thickness and density of the bread and the amount of custard soaked into each piece of bread.
  • You can make the custard the night before. When ready to use, place the mixture in a shallow dish, like a pie plate or baking dish to easily dip the bread.
  • The alcohol in the rum burns off when you simmer the sauce making this French toast recipe kid friendly!
  • Nutrition facts are only an estimate and will vary depending on brand of ingredients used.

Nutrition Information

Calories 586kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 72g (24%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 162mg (54%) Sodium 366mg (15%) Potassium 435mg (12%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 39g (78%) Vitamin A 748IU (15%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 199mg (20%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 586

% Daily Value*

Calories 586kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 72g 24%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 162mg 54%
Sodium 366mg 15%
Potassium 435mg 9%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 39g 78%
Vitamin A 748IU 15%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 199mg 20%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.