Best 10 Bananas Foster Baked French Toast Recipes

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Craving a fun and indulgent breakfast treat? Look no further than bananas foster baked French toast! This delectable dish combines the classic flavors of French toast with the sweet and creamy goodness of bananas foster, creating a truly irresistible experience. With its crispy, golden crust and tender, flavorful interior, this baked French toast is sure to become a favorite for brunch or special occasions.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

BANANAS FOSTER FRENCH TOAST BAKE



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My Bananas Foster French Toast Bake travels well after baking, plus it is great to serve on Christmas morning. It's simple to make, and most of the work is done the day before baking. Who doesn't love French toast and bananas Foster? Two great tastes combine for this must-make holiday favorite in my home.

Provided by NIKNORMAN

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     French Toast Recipes

Time 8h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
1 loaf French bread, cut diagonally into 1-inch slices
1 ½ cups half-and-half
6 eggs, slightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
3 large bananas, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons light corn syrup

Steps:

  • Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Arrange bread slices in baking pan in a single layer. Whisk half-and-half, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl; pour over bread slices. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove plastic wrap and top bread slices with bananas. Combine brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a bowl; drizzle over bread slices.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and set in the center, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.2 calories, Carbohydrate 68 g, Cholesterol 186.8 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 595.8 mg, Sugar 27.2 g

BANANAS FOSTER BAKED FRENCH TOAST



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Mmm...bananas Foster for breakfast! This yummy baked French toast serves up all the taste of the spectacular dessert in fine fashion. -Laurence Nasson, Hingham Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, cubed
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 cup chopped pecans, optional
3 large bananas, sliced
12 slices egg bread or challah (about 3/4 pound)
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place butter in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave, covered, until melted, 30-45 seconds. Stir in brown sugar, cream, cinnamon, allspice and, if desired, pecans. Add bananas; toss gently to coat., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange bread over top, trimming to fit as necessary., Place remaining ingredients in a blender; process just until blended. Pour over bread. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 375°. Remove French toast from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes. Invert to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 658 calories, Fat 31g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 218mg cholesterol, Sodium 584mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

TEXAS FRENCH TOAST BANANAS FOSTER



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 eggs
1/3 cup milk, preferably whole
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon orange-flavored liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier)
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup dark rum
1 tablespoon creme de banana liqueur, optional
3 bananas, peeled and sliced
6 thick bread slices, preferably French toast bread (brioche) or Texas toast

Steps:

  • Batter: In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients until a smooth batter is formed.
  • Sauce: In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter, then add the brown sugar. Stir continuously until the sugar has dissolved. Add the cinnamon and orange juice and bring to a simmer. Remove the pan from the heat, pour in the rum and creme de banana, if using, then return the pan to the heat. Brush down the sides of the pan with water using a pastry brush. Remove from heat.
  • In a small saute pan, add 1/4 cup of the caramel sauce and the bananas. Saute over high heat until just warmed through. Keep warm.
  • Toast: Preheat a griddle or a nonstick pan over high heat. Dip the bread slices into the batter, then put them on the griddle, turning over after 2 minutes. To each serving plate, add 1/4 cup of the caramel sauce and top with the French toast. Spoon the bananas, over the toast and drizzle with some of the caramel sauce.

BANANAS FOSTER FRENCH TOAST WITH WHIPPED CREAM CHEESE



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 teaspoon purevanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon finelygrated orange zest
1 cup very coldheavy cream
2 tablespoonsgranulated sugar
6 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon purevanilla extract
4 tablespoonsunsalted butter
4 tablespoons canola oil
Eight1/2-inch-thick slices day-old brioche, left out overnight on a baking rack
4 tablespoonsunsalted butter
1 cup packed lightbrown muscovado sugar
Pinch ground cinnamon
2 small ripe bananas, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1/2 cup dark rum
2 tablespoonsbanana liqueur
Mixed berries, forgarnish
Mint sprigs, forgarnish

Steps:

  • For the whipped cream cheese: Put the cream cheese, vanilla and orange zest in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment and whip until light and fluffy. Add the cold heavy cream and whip until soft peaks form. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • For the french toast: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Whisk together the sugar and eggs until smooth. Whisk in the milk, cream, cinnamon and vanilla until combined.
  • Make the French toast in 2 batches. Heat 2 tablespoons each of the butter and oil in a large saute pan over medium heat until the butter is melted and the oil begins to shimmer.
  • Place 4 slices of the bread in the custard mixture and let sit on both sides until soaked through. Remove with a slotted spatula to allow the excess custard to run off. Cook until the toast is golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the French toast to a baking rack set over a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while you cook the second batch with the remaining butter, oil and bread. Keep French toast warm until ready to serve.
  • For the banana foster topping: Heat the butter in a large saute pan over high heat until it begins to sizzle. Whisk in the brown sugar and cinnamon and cook until the sugar has melted and the mixture has thickened slightly.
  • Add the bananas and cook until slightly softened. Remove from the heat and add the rum and banana liqueur. Return to the heat and cook until the alcohol has burned off.
  • Serve 2 slices of toast per person, topped with some of the bananas and their syrup, a dollop of the whipped cream cheese, some fresh berries, and sprinkling of confectioners' sugar, if using. Garnish with mint.

BANANAS FOSTER FRENCH TOAST



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Bananas Foster is one of those treats you get when you dine out. I combined the flavors to make a yummy dish that's like bread pudding. -Angela Hacker, Hendersonville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium firm bananas, halved lengthwise
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons rum extract
4 large eggs
1 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
15 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
Sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange bananas in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; remove from heat. Stir in brown sugar and extract; spoon evenly over bananas., In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon and vanilla until blended. Dip both sides of bread in egg mixture. Arrange over bananas. Pour remaining egg mixture over top., Bake 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BANANAS FOSTER FRENCH TOAST



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French toast gets a tasty twist with the addition of bananas, rum extract and pecans. The use of cinnamon bread is ideal!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 9h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 slices cinnamon bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
8 eggs
1 cup milk
2 1/2 cups real maple syrup
1 teaspoon rum extract
6 ripe bananas, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Spray bottom of 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange bread cubes in baking dish. In large bowl, beat eggs, milk and 1/2 cup of the maple syrup with wire whisk. Pour over bread in baking dish. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover; bake 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown along edges. Let stand 7 to 10 minutes before serving.
  • Meanwhile, in medium microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 2 cups maple syrup uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until warm. Stir in rum extract.
  • Sprinkle banana slices and pecans evenly over bread; drizzle with 1 cup of the warmed syrup mixture. Serve immediately with remaining syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 620, Carbohydrate 105 g, Cholesterol 215 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 75 g, TransFat 0 g

BANANA FRENCH TOAST BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, bananas, eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, heavy cream, milk, french bread, powdered sugar

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Breakfast

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup butter
¾ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 bananas, sliced
8 eggs
¾ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup milk
1 loaf french bread, cut into 1 inch (2 1/2 cm) cubes
powdered sugar, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • Over medium-high heat, melt butter and stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Bring to a simmer and add the sliced bananas.
  • In a large bowl, whisk 8 eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, heavy cream, and milk.
  • Add the cubes of French bread, and gently stir until the bread has soaked up all the liquid.
  • Pour the bread into a greased 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish. Top with the banana and sugar glaze.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and slightly crispy around the edges and top. (Times and temperatures may vary based on oven).
  • Serve with powdered sugar on top.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604 calories, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 42 grams

BANANAS FOSTER FRENCH TOAST



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This baked French toast recipe blends French toast and bananas foster into one casserole-style dish, and it is positively amazing! This is great for breakfast or brunch. You could even serve this for dessert with a bit of vanilla bean ice cream on the side!

Provided by marie_1283

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     French Toast Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

butter-flavored cooking spray (such as Pam®)
½ (12 count) package Hawaiian bread rolls (such as King's®)
3 eggs
¾ cup milk
1 ½ tablespoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 bananas, sliced 1/8-inch thick
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Slice bread rolls horizontally without separating into individual rolls, creating 2 even halves.
  • Whisk eggs in a large, shallow bowl until smooth. Stir in milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to make a smooth batter.
  • Dip bottom half of bread rolls into batter, coating both sides, and place in baking dish. Cover bread with sliced bananas. Sprinkle brown sugar and pecans on top. Dot with cubes of butter. Dip top half of bread rolls in batter, coating both sides, and place on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until middle is set and top is golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.7 calories, Carbohydrate 66.4 g, Cholesterol 155.8 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 317.2 mg, Sugar 18.8 g

BANANAS FOSTER FRENCH TOAST



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Make and share this Bananas Foster French Toast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 slices soft French bread, cut 1/4 ' thick
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon dark rum
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups bananas, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks
1 tablespoon toasted, chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375*, slice bread.
  • For batter, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and salt.
  • Pour into a shallow dish-one that can hold 4 slices, like a casserole.
  • Soak bread in batter 1-1 1/2 minutes.
  • Then flip slices over and soak 1-1 1/2 minutes more.
  • Now, heat an ovenproof skillet over medium heat
  • Add oil to the skillet, then add the soaked bread slices.
  • Saute on one side until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes).
  • Flip the bread over, immediately transfer the skillet to the oven, and bake for 10 minutes.
  • The toast will puff up-like a souffle.
  • While the French toast is in the oven, make the quick Bananas Foster Syrup.
  • Bananas Foster Syrup-----------------.
  • In a large saute pan over medium heat, stir together butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, dark rum and cinnamon.
  • When Mixture is Syrupy, toss fruit in syrup just till heated through, 1 minute.
  • Spoon over French toast and garnish with pecans.

BANANAS FOSTER FRENCH TOAST



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Make and share this Bananas Foster French Toast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 tablespoons butter, divided
8 large croissants, halved
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup maple syrup
1 cup chopped pecans
6 ripe bananas, halved crosswise and lengthwise
1 teaspoon rum extract

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, cream, and cinnamon. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Dip 4 croissant halves in egg mixture to coat both sides. Using a fork, remove croissants from egg mixture, letting excess mixture drip off. Place croissant halves in hot skillet. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side or until lightly browned. Repeat procedure with remaining butter and croissant halves. Set aside and keep warm.
  • In a large skillet, combine corn syrup, brown sugar, maple syrup and pecans. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer for 2 minutes. Add banana halves and rum extract. Coat with the syrup mixture, and simmer 1 minute. Spoon over French toast. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use day-old French bread or a baguette.
  • If you don't have milk, you can use half and half or evaporated milk.
  • Feel free to add your favorite spices, like cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger, to the egg mixture.
  • Be careful not to overcook the French toast. It should be cooked through but still slightly soft in the center.
  • Serve the French toast immediately with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Bananas Foster baked French toast is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It's perfect for special occasions or lazy weekends. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a truly decadent treat that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying breakfast or brunch, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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