Bananas Foster French Toast
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Bananas Foster French Toast
Description
This recipe starts with slices of brioche bread soaked in a mixture of eggs, egg yolk, milk, brown sugar, and vanilla, then griddled until golden and slightly crisp on the outside while remaining soft inside. Brioche's rich crumb suits soaking without falling apart.
The bananas foster sauce is created by melting dark brown sugar with butter, cinnamon, and salt until it begins to boil. Sliced ripe bananas cook briefly in the caramel mixture before adding dark rum and vanilla. The sauce is flambéed to burn off alcohol and enhance flavor, creating a glossy, syrupy topping with caramelized bananas.
Serving the warm bananas over the French toast delivers a balance of savory eggs, sweet caramel, and tender banana texture. This dish works well for special breakfasts or brunches. Omitting rum changes the dish's classification but is acceptable for those avoiding alcohol.
Ingredients
French Toast
- 1 loaf brioche bread 16 ounces
- 2 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- ⅔ cups milk
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Bananas Foster
- ⅓ cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 banana ripe, sliced
- 3 tablespoons dark rum
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the griddle to 275°F.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 2 eggs and 1 egg yolk.
- Add milk, brown sugar, and vanilla to the egg mixture, and beat until combined.
- Dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture and place on the griddle, cooking 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large stainless steel skillet, melt dark brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and salt and stir until a light boil begins.
- Add the bananas in a single layer and cook for 1 minute, then flip.
- Add rum and vanilla then use a long match or grill lighter to carefully set the mixture on fire and flambe the bananas until the alcohol cooks off.
- Top the french toast with the banana mixture and enjoy.
Notes
- Omit the dark rum if desired, but without it the dish is not technically bananas foster.
- Slice bananas at least ½ inch thick to hold shape during cooking.
- Enjoy the dish immediately after preparing the bananas foster sauce for best flavor and texture.
- If unavailable, substitute brioche with thickly sliced French bread, white bread, or Texas toast.
- Use nonstick spray on griddle or pan if not using a nonstick surface to prevent sticking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 646 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 646 | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 301mg | 100% |
| Sodium | 573mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 343mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 1215IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 141mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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