Ingredients for Bananas Foster French Toast Casserole
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- 1-2 tablespoons banana liqueur, optional
- 4 large ripe bananas
- 1 (1-lb) loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups 1% low fat milk
- 6 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, optional
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, optional
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
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How to Make Bananas Foster French Toast Casserole
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Bananas Foster: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and cinnamon; cook, stirring constantly, until melted and bubbly. Stir in bananas and rum extract (or rum if using). Cook until bananas are softened and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Cut bread into 1-inch cubes. Gently toss bread cubes with the egg mixture until evenly coated.
- Spread half of the Bananas Foster mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Arrange half of the soaked bread cubes over the Bananas Foster layer.
- Top with remaining Bananas Foster mixture and remaining bread cubes.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. This will allow it to come to room temperature slightly.
- Bake, uncovered, for 45-55 minutes, or until golden brown and set. If browning too quickly, tent with foil.
- Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
25 g
Sugar
134g
Fat
31g
Carbs
21g
