Baked Caramel-Banana French Toast

Vegetarian
Health score
6%
Baked Caramel-Banana French Toast
305 min.
8
587kcal

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If you're looking for a sweet and indulgent breakfast or brunch dish that will impress your family or guests, then look no further than this Baked Caramel-Banana French Toast recipe. With its rich and decadent flavors, it's sure to become a favorite in your household. The dish features ripe bananas cooked in a luscious caramel sauce, which is then layered with pieces of challah or white bread. The bread is soaked in a mixture of eggs, half and half, and vanilla, ensuring that every bite is creamy and flavorful.

One of the best things about this recipe is that you can prepare it the night before, allowing the flavors to meld together and the bread to soak up all the delicious custard. The next morning, simply pop it in the oven and let it bake to golden, puffy perfection. The end result is a mouthwatering French toast casserole that is perfect for a special occasion or a leisurely weekend breakfast.

With its vegetarian-friendly ingredients and easy preparation, this recipe is a great option for anyone looking to treat themselves to a sumptuous morning meal. Whether you serve it with a drizzle of maple syrup, a dollop of whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar, this Baked Caramel-Banana French Toast is sure to be a hit at your table. So go ahead and give it a try – your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • medium bananas ripe sliced
  • cup brown sugar dark packed
  • tablespoons rum dark
  • large eggs 
  • cups half and half 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted (1 stick)
  • tablespoon vanilla extract 
  • 20 oz torn into white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  2. Add brown sugar and rum, if desired; stir until smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in bananas.
  4. Scatter half of bread in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Spoon caramel-banana mixture evenly over bread. Top with remaining bread. In a large bowl, whisk eggs until blended.
  5. Whisk in half and half, vanilla and salt.
  6. Pour over bread mixture, pressing down on bread to make sure it's all coated. Cover with foil and refrigerate at least 4hours or overnight.
  7. Preheat oven to 350F.
  8. Let baking dish stand at room temperature while the oven preheats.
  9. Remove foil and bake until puffed and golden and a thin knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 40minutes.
  10. Let cool for 5minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories587kcal
Protein10.59%
Fat39.91%
Carbs49.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.07
Glycemic Load
28.12
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
16.585652061131%

Flavonoids

Catechin
1.8mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:586.59kcal
29.33%
Fat:25.71g
39.55%
Saturated Fat:13.62g
85.15%
Carbohydrates:71.75g
23.92%
Net Carbohydrates:69.35g
25.22%
Sugar:36.96g
41.06%
Cholesterol:237.27mg
79.09%
Sodium:528.36mg
22.97%
Alcohol:1.81g
100%
Alcohol %:0.89%
100%
Protein:15.35g
30.7%
Selenium:34.49µg
49.28%
Vitamin B2:0.54mg
32%
Folate:110.58µg
27.64%
Vitamin B1:0.41mg
27.18%
Calcium:270.16mg
27.02%
Manganese:0.54mg
26.83%
Phosphorus:247.76mg
24.78%
Iron:3.57mg
19.81%
Vitamin B3:3.72mg
18.58%
Vitamin A:853.62IU
17.07%
Vitamin B6:0.3mg
15.04%
Vitamin B5:1.47mg
14.72%
Potassium:379.82mg
10.85%
Magnesium:42.1mg
10.53%
Zinc:1.57mg
10.49%
Vitamin B12:0.58µg
9.73%
Fiber:2.4g
9.59%
Copper:0.17mg
8.48%
Vitamin D:1.21µg
8.07%
Vitamin E:1.19mg
7.91%
Vitamin C:3.11mg
3.77%
Vitamin K:2.21µg
2.1%
Source:My Recipes