Make decadent, restaurant-quality French toast topped with perfectly sweet, sticky caramelized bananas. This recipe transforms your breakfast into a special occasion.
Author:Elias Rodger
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:6 servings
Category:Breakfast
Method:Pan Frying
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
6 thick slices of bread (brioche or challah recommended)
4 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 ripe but firm bananas, sliced 1/2 inch thick
Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, letting it soak for about 20-30 seconds per side for custard-like results.
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the soaked bread slices until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Set the cooked French toast aside and keep warm.
In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
Add the sliced bananas and sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over them.
Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently, until the sugar melts and coats the bananas in a rich, thick caramel sauce.
Arrange the caramelized bananas over the warm French toast slices.
Dust lightly with powdered sugar, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use slightly stale bread; it absorbs the custard better without falling apart.
Do not overcrowd the skillet when cooking the French toast. Work in batches if necessary.
Watch the caramel closely; brown sugar burns quickly. Keep the heat steady.