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Banana Bread French Toast
47EDITION OF OCT 15
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Breakfast

Banana Bread French Toast

Thick slices of banana bread dipped in cinnamon custard and griddled until caramelized. Serve with maple syrup and sliced bananas.

Prep10 min
Cook15 min
Total25 min
Serves4

What you'll need

12-inch nonstick skilletFor eggs, rice and quick sautés
Mixing bowl setFor mixing and marinating
Silicone spatula setFor stirring and flipping

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Ingredients

  • 8 thick slices banana bread, a day or two old
  • 3 eggs
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 tsp cinnamon and 1 tsp vanilla
  • Butter for the pan
  • Maple syrup, sliced bananas and toasted pecans to serve

Steps

  1. Whisk the eggs, milk, cinnamon and vanilla in a shallow dish.
  2. Melt a little butter in a skillet over medium-low.
  3. Dip each slice quickly, about 5 seconds per side. Banana bread is soft and soaks fast.
  4. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and set.
  5. Serve with syrup, bananas and pecans.

TipLower heat than regular French toast keeps the sugary bread from burning.