Banana-Stuffed French Toast
A decadent breakfast dish combining classic French toast with sweet bananas. Thick slices of challah or brioche are stuffed with fresh banana slices, soaked in a spiced custard, and pan-fried until golden brown.
Ingredients
- •1 whole firm, ripe banana
- •¾ cup half-and-half
- •2 large large eggs
- •1 teaspoon vanilla
- •¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- •¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- •4 slices day-old challah or brioche
- •2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- •2 tablespoons confectioners sugar
- •¼ cup warm maple syrup
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Preheat oven to 350° F.
5 min
- 2.
Cut banana into 1/4-inch-thick slices and in a bowl whisk together half-and-half, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cut bread slices horizontally almost in half, leaving 1 edge intact. Stuff each pocket with 4 to 6 banana slices (do not overstuff). In a baking dish just large enough to hold bread slices in one layer, arrange slices and pour custard over them. Soak slices, turning them over once or twice to allow bread to absorb all liquid, about 15 minutes.
20 min
- 3.
In a 12-inch non-stick skillet melt butter over low heat until foam subsides and cook slices until golden, about 5 minutes on each side.
10 min
- 4.
Dust French toast with confectioners' sugar and serve with syrup.
2 min