Bananas Foster French Toast

Ingredients

Contains: egg, milk, wheat (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)

• Banana sauce
• 4 ounces (1 stick unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 4 bananas, peeled and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices
• French toast
• 3 large whole eggs
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 slices (3/4-inch thick) brioche or challah bread
• 3 tablespoons (about) unsalted butter
• Whipped cream (optional)

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Melt the 1 stick of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the dark brown sugar and water and stir until smooth and bubbling, about 2 minutes.

2. Add the banana slices and cook gently, turning once, until softened and glossy, about 3 minutes. Keep the banana sauce warm over very low heat.

3. Reserve a small portion of the whipping cream for optional topping. Whisk the eggs, egg yolks, whole milk, remaining whipping cream and vanilla in a shallow dish until smooth.

4. Soak each brioche or challah slice in the custard for about 30 seconds per side, until saturated but still holding its shape.

5. Melt about 1 tablespoon of butter in a clean large skillet over medium heat. Cook 2 slices at a time for about 3 minutes per side, until golden and set through. Add more butter as needed.

6. Keep finished slices warm on a sheet pan in an oven set to 200°F (95°C) while you cook the rest, adding butter to the pan as needed.

7. Divide the French toast among plates and spoon the warm banana sauce and bananas over the top.

8. Optional: whip the reserved whipping cream until soft peaks form and dollop it on top. Serve immediately.