Description
Start your day with a decadent twist on a breakfast favorite! Bananas Foster French Toast Bake combines the sweet, caramelized goodness of bananas foster with the creamy, custardy texture of baked French toast. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or treating yourself to a dessert-inspired morning, this dish will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Brown Sugar Banana Filling:
- Unsalted butter: 6 tablespoons
- Light brown sugar: 3/4 cup (packed)
- Pure maple syrup: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: Pinch
- Ripe bananas (sliced): 3
French Toast Base:
- Large eggs: 8
- Milk (whole or 2%): 1 cup
- Half and half: 1 cup
- Light brown sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Pure vanilla extract: 1 tablespoon
- French bread (cubed): 1 loaf (15 oz)
Topping:
- Light brown sugar: 1/3 cup (packed)
- All-purpose flour: 1/3 cup
- Ground cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: Pinch
- Unsalted butter (softened): 3 tablespoons
Instructions
. Prepare the Brown Sugar Banana Filling
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add brown sugar, maple syrup, and salt, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and gently fold in sliced bananas. Set aside to cool.
2. Assemble the French Toast Base
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, half and half, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- Grease a 2 1/2 to 3-quart casserole dish.
- Layer half the bread cubes in the dish, spoon half the banana mixture over the bread, and repeat with remaining bread and bananas.
- Pour the egg custard evenly over the bread, pressing lightly to ensure even soaking.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. Prepare the Topping
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix in softened butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
4. Bake the French Toast
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and sprinkle the topping evenly over it.
- Bake uncovered for 40-55 minutes, until puffed and golden.
5. Serve and Enjoy
- Let the bake cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve warm with optional toppings like maple syrup, whipped cream, chopped nuts, or additional banana slices.
Notes
- Make-Ahead Tip: Prep everything the night before and bake fresh in the morning.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American