Description
Indulgent Banana Foster French Toast brings New Orleans charm to breakfast with caramelized bananas and rich rum-infused sauce. Sweet layers of cinnamon-crusted bread create a luxurious morning experience you’ll savor to the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Mixture:
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (114 grams) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) dark rum
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Bread and Egg Mixture:
- 8 slices of bread
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
Cooking Ingredient:
- Butter, for cooking
Instructions
- Caramelize butter in a skillet over medium heat until it turns golden and fragrant.
- Incorporate brown sugar into the melted butter, stirring continuously until completely smooth and integrated.
- Gently introduce ripe bananas into the caramel mixture, carefully coating each slice with the sweet syrup.
- Splash rum into the pan, allowing the alcohol to create a rich, complex flavor profile while adding cinnamon and vanilla for depth.
- Simmer the banana mixture for approximately 3-4 minutes, watching as the bananas soften and the sauce thickens into a luxurious coating.
- Whisk eggs and milk together in a wide, shallow container to create a rich, creamy dipping liquid for the bread.
- Immerse each bread slice completely in the egg mixture, ensuring thorough saturation on both sides.
- Transfer the soaked bread directly into the banana-caramel skillet, allowing it to absorb the decadent flavors while cooking.
- Sear each side of the French toast for 2-3 minutes until achieving a beautiful golden-brown color and crispy exterior.
- Plate the French toast and generously spoon the warm, gooey banana mixture over the top, creating an indulgent breakfast experience.
Notes
- Perfectly caramelize bananas by using ripe, slightly firm bananas to prevent mushy texture during cooking.
- Enhance rum flavor with dark or spiced rum for deeper, more complex taste if traditional rum seems too mild.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting regular bread with gluten-free challah or brioche for similar rich texture.
- Control sugar content by using coconut sugar or monk fruit sweetener as healthier alternatives to traditional brown sugar.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-11 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 408 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg