Contributed by: Linda Neal A French toast casserole inspired by the Big Easy with bananas, brown sugar, cinnamon and hint of rum! So easy and so creamy cheesy this breakfast casserole is sure to be everyone's favorite. I like to serve it with extra bananas and lots of warm maple syrup for maximum enjoyment. It's perfectly fine...
Provided by Cindy McLaughlin
Categories Breakfast Casseroles
Time 3h30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Butter a 9" x 13" casserole dish.
- 2. Melt butter in a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat. Once foaming , add bananas and sauté until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the 1/3 cup brown sugar and stir until it melts with the butter. Carefully add the rum and let cook for one more minute, until the mixture is thick and syrupy. Remove from heat and cool.
- 3. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, eggs, 1/3 cup brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla until smooth.
- 4. Add half of the bread to the buttered casserole dish. Sprinkle with half of the cream cheese and half of the brown sugar sauce. top with remaining bread and repeat with sauce and cream cheese. Pour the milk and egg mixture over the top and press down lightly to make sure the bread is absorbing the liquid. Cover tightly with foil, then place in the refrigerator for at least two hours or (preferably) overnight.
- 5. Remove casserole from the refrigerator. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake casserole for 30 minutes, then remove foil and continue to bake for 20 minutes, until puffed and golden.
- 6. Serve topped with powdered sugar, sliced bananas and maple syrup.
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Akinrolabu Victoria
[email protected]This casserole is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is amazing and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Ahsan tanoli
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of bananas foster, but I loved this casserole. The bread was perfectly cooked and the sauce was just the right amount of sweetness.
Zaran Haider
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to start the day. It's filling and flavorful, and the bananas foster sauce is the perfect touch of sweetness.
Md Saiful
[email protected]I love this casserole! It's the perfect comfort food. The bread is fluffy and the bananas foster sauce is to die for. I always make this when I'm feeling down.
Nasima Begum
[email protected]This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The bananas foster sauce is the perfect finishing touch.
Abagail Allen
[email protected]I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover bread and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Bikram Mandal
[email protected]This casserole was a hit with my family and friends. It was the perfect dish for a special occasion brunch. I will definitely be making this again.
William Castellon
[email protected]I loved this casserole! It was so easy to make and the flavor was incredible. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Subon Banik
[email protected]This casserole was amazing! The bread was fluffy and the bananas foster sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Jafid Haider
[email protected]Overall, I thought this casserole was just okay. I think there are better recipes out there.
Utpal kumar
[email protected]The bread in this casserole was a bit too soggy for my taste. I think I would toast the bread before assembling the casserole next time.
Lynnwood Kelsea
[email protected]I found this casserole to be a bit dry. I think I would add more milk or cream next time.
Rayton Tangwena
[email protected]This casserole was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Singer Sajjad Ali Khoso official
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of bananas, but I loved this casserole. The bananas foster sauce was so good and the bread was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Eric Dutton
[email protected]This casserole was easy to make and very tasty. I used a gluten-free bread and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
RA JON
[email protected]I made this for a brunch party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it. I will definitely be making this again.
Heba Abdalla
[email protected]This was a great way to use up leftover bread. I also added some chopped pecans and it was delicious. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Ciobanu Adrian
[email protected]I've made this casserole twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The bread gets so fluffy and the bananas foster sauce is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe!
John Foday
[email protected]This Bananas Foster French Toast Casserole was a hit with my family! It was so easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I especially loved the caramelized bananas on top. I will definitely be making this again soon!