Bananas Foster French Toast
Bananas Foster French Toast
Ingredients
For the French Toast
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 8 slices brioche bread, about 1-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon butter, for cooking
For the Bananas Foster Topping
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 fluid ounces bourbon, (about 1 shot)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped, as needed
- 1/2 cup whipped cream, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a shallow dish or mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined and smooth. This is your French toast batter.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. While the pan is heating, dip each slice of brioche bread into the prepared egg mixture, ensuring both sides are fully coated but not overly saturated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Place the soaked brioche slices onto the hot skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until each side is golden brown and cooked through. You may need to cook the French toast in batches, adding more butter to the pan as needed.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
While the French toast is cooking, prepare the Bananas Foster topping. In a separate medium skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced bananas to the melted butter.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Sprinkle the brown sugar over the bananas. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently, until the sugar begins to dissolve and caramelize. Pour in the bourbon and add the lemon zest. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for another 2-3 minutes, until the bananas are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
To assemble, place the cooked French toast slices on individual plates. Spoon the warm Bananas Foster mixture generously over the French toast. Garnish with chopped toasted walnuts and a dollop of whipped cream. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Bananas Foster French Toast
For the French Toast
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 8 slices brioche bread, about 1-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon butter, for cooking
For the Bananas Foster Topping
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 fluid ounces bourbon, (about 1 shot)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped, as needed
- 1/2 cup whipped cream, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a shallow dish or mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined and smooth. This is your French toast batter.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. While the pan is heating, dip each slice of brioche bread into the prepared egg mixture, ensuring both sides are fully coated but not overly saturated.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Place the soaked brioche slices onto the hot skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until each side is golden brown and cooked through. You may need to cook the French toast in batches, adding more butter to the pan as needed.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
While the French toast is cooking, prepare the Bananas Foster topping. In a separate medium skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced bananas to the melted butter.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Sprinkle the brown sugar over the bananas. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently, until the sugar begins to dissolve and caramelize. Pour in the bourbon and add the lemon zest. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for another 2-3 minutes, until the bananas are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
To assemble, place the cooked French toast slices on individual plates. Spoon the warm Bananas Foster mixture generously over the French toast. Garnish with chopped toasted walnuts and a dollop of whipped cream. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min