French Toast with Caramelized Bananas Story

Decadent French toast with bananas is the gourmet breakfast of your dreams. A vanilla & cinnamon milk bath creates a luxurious custardy interior, while the outside develops a crispy and buttery golden brown crust. Bananas sauteed in butter and brown sugar are the perfect finishing touch.

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For the French Toast: – whole milk – eggs – vanilla extract – ground cinnamon – egg bread (like challah) – unsalted butter – maple syrup

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For the Caramelized Bananas: – unsalted butter – light brown sugar – bananas – dark rum (optional) – toasted pecans (optional)

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Make the French Toast: In a 13×9-inch baking dish, whisk together milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Place four slices of challah bread into the baking pan in a single layer and let them soak for 1 minute. Flip bread over and let soak for an additional minute.

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Place a large skillet over medium heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add all four slices of challah bread to the pan and cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Flip the bread and cook for an additional minute. (Repeat soaking and cooking process for all 8 slices of bread.)

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Make the Caramelized Bananas: Wipe out skillet and melt 2 tbsp. of butter over medium heat. Add sugar and water and stir until sugar dissolves. Continue stirring until mixture is foamy, about 2 minutes. Add rum (if using) and cook for an additional minute.

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Add banana slices and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl. Serve french toast topped with caramelized bananas, maple syrup, and pecans (if using).

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If you are short on time, caramelize your bananas up to 4 hours ahead of time. Cover and refrigerate them until ready to use.

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SERVE AND ENJOY!

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