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Bananas Foster French Toast Casserole

Bananas Foster French Toast Casserole

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Bake the ultimate Bananas Foster French Toast Casserole! A decadent overnight brunch bake featuring caramelized bananas, rich custard, and a crisp crumble topping.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 10 1x

Ingredients

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Bread and Custard:

  • 1 lb day-old French bread loaf
  • 8 large organic eggs
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Bananas Foster Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 3 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Crumble Topping:

  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp butter, softened

Instructions

  1. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. Cut the French bread loaf into cubes and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the large organic eggs, heavy whipping cream, evaporated milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Whisk (paid link) vigorously until the mixture is uniform, silky, and the sugars are completely dissolved. Set aside.
  3. Place a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the sugar and brown sugar, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes until the sugar dissolves into the bubbling butter. Add the sliced bananas and ground cinnamon to the pan. Sauté for 2 minutes until tender. Pour in the whipping cream and stir gently until a glossy, creamy sauce forms. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Place half of the dried French bread cubes into the bottom of the prepared 9×13-inch dish. Pour half the custard evenly over the bread, then spoon half the warm Bananas Foster sauce over the top. Repeat with the remaining bread, pour over the remaining custard, and finish with the remaining Bananas Foster sauce.
  5. Using the back of a large spatula (paid link), gently press the bread cubes down into the custard so every piece absorbs liquid. Cover the dish tightly with foil and refrigerate for at least 2 to 4 hours (refrigerating overnight, 8 to 12 hours, produces the best results).
  6. In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and softened butter. Work the mixture with a fork or your fingertips until crumbly and small, with pea-sized clusters. Set aside.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Remove the casserole from the refrigerator, uncover, and scatter the crumble topping evenly over the surface. Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is deep golden-brown, the edges are bubbling, and the center is set (a knife inserted in the center should come out moist but clean of raw egg).
  8. Let the casserole cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes to allow the custard to set firmly before slicing. Serve warm with pure maple syrup.

Equipment

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Notes

If you are using fresh bread, cut the French bread loaf into uniform 1-inch cubes. Spread the cubes across a large baking sheet (paid link) and bake for 8 to 10 minutes at 350°F until slightly dry and stale to the touch (do not brown). Let cool.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 585
  • Sugar: 37 g
  • Sodium: 380 mg
  • Fat: 33 g
  • Saturated Fat: 19 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 64 g
  • Fiber: 2.5 g
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Cholesterol: 235 mg

Find it online: https://dudethatcookz.com/bananas-foster-french-toast-casserole/