Indulge in a delightful Bananas Foster casserole with this easy French toast recipe. Perfect for brunch or special occasions. Try it today! (153 chars)
Ingredients
Scale
1 loaf of French bread (about 1 pound), cut into 1-inch cubes
4 ripe bananas, sliced
6 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional, but highly recommended)
¼ cup butter, melted
¼ cup dark rum (or substitute with maple syrup for non-alcoholic version)
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), melted butter, and salt until well combined.
Place the cubed French bread into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Gently fold in the sliced bananas.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and bananas.
Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight.
When you're ready to bake, remove the casserole from the fridge and let it come to room temperature for about 20 minutes.
Drizzle the dark rum (or maple syrup) over the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Optionally, sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream.
Notes
A luxuriously comforting fusion of classic French toast and the flamboyant charm of the iconic New Orleans dessert, featuring warm, gooey bananas kissed with brown sugar and cinnamon, nestled between layers of golden bread.
