Banana Bread French Toast

Name: Banana Bread French Toast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
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

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

Why it's here: A cozy weekend brunch that uses up day-old banana bread, and comfort breakfasts rise with the cold weather.

Prep10 min

Cook15 min

Total25 min

Serves4

What you'll need

12-inch nonstick skilletFor eggs, rice and quick sautés

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Mixing bowl setFor mixing and marinating

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Silicone spatula setFor stirring and flipping

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Steps

Whisk the eggs, milk, cinnamon and vanilla in a shallow dish.

Melt a little butter in a skillet over medium-low.

Dip each slice quickly, about 5 seconds per side. Banana bread is soft and soaks fast.

Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and set.

Serve with syrup, bananas and pecans.

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