Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting embrace of Baked Banana French Toast Casserole, where soft, custardy bread meets the sweet, caramelized flavor of ripe bananas. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures, from the creamy interior to the golden, slightly crisp top, making it a perfect breakfast treat.
Ingredients
- Bread: 1 loaf of brioche or challah, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Bananas: 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- Eggs: 6 large eggs
- Milk: 2 cups whole milk
- Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Brown Sugar: 1/2 cup, packed
- Butter: 4 tablespoons, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and brown sugar until well combined.
- In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, layer half of the bread cubes, followed by half of the banana slices.
- Pour half of the egg mixture over the bread and bananas, then repeat the layers with the remaining bread, bananas, and egg mixture.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the casserole.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be prepared the night before; simply cover and refrigerate before baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute almond milk and use a dairy-free butter alternative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/8 of the casserole)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 180 milligrams
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