Description
Indulge in this delightful breakfast treat featuring caramelized bananas and a rich bourbon sauce over crispy French toast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick-cut brioche or challah
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar (for garnish)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
- Chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, sugar, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of butter.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, soaking for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Place the soaked bread in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- In a separate pan, melt the remaining butter over medium heat, then add the brown sugar, bourbon, and salt. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to bubble.
- Add the sliced bananas to the bourbon sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes, until caramelized and tender.
- Serve the French toast topped with the caramelized bananas, and drizzle with maple syrup and powdered sugar.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and avoid over-soaking the bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg