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A plate of Golden Bananas Foster French Toast with thick slices of brioche or challah, caramelized bananas, a dark brown sugar and butter sauce, and chopped pecans, served on a light-colored plate with a soft matte background.

Golden Bananas Foster French Toast

A decadent brunch recipe featuring caramelized bananas and rich, custard-soaked bread for a perfect blend of flavor and texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American, New Orleans
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Non-stick skillet
  • Medium bowl
  • Shallow Dish
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 slices brioche or challah bread (1-inch thick)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for cooking)

Bananas Foster Sauce

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup dark rum (optional)
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 medium bananas, sliced diagonally
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour into a shallow dish.
  • Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
  • Soak each bread slice in the custard mixture for 20-30 seconds per side. Cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • To make the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in both sugars and cinnamon until smooth.
  • Add bananas and cook for 1-2 minutes, turning gently. Pour in the rum (optional) and ignite with caution, letting the flame die naturally.
  • Stir in the pecans and remove from heat.
  • Serve the French toast warm, topped with the Bananas Foster sauce.

Notes

For a non-alcoholic version, substitute rum with apple juice. Day-old bread works best for soaking up the custard without breaking.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Bananas Foster, Brunch Recipe, French Toast
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