Baked Banana Stuffed French Toast

Sharon123's Note:

I got this out of Bon Appetit magazine and it is just fabulous!They got it from Peaks Resort and Spa, in Telluride, Colorado. Cook it for a treat. My kids liked it too! Who knew?

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 ripe bananas , peeled, each cut into 4 pieces
• 8 thin slices light mixed grain bread
• ½ cup nonfat milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• vegetable oil cooking spray
• powdered sugar
• 8 large strawberries
• pure maple syrup (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place 4 pieces of banana on each of 4 bread slices; mash banana on bread.
3. Top with remaining 4 bread slices.
4. Whisk milk, eggs, vanilla extract and cinnamon in glass pie dish.
5. Working in batches, dip bread in egg mixture; let soak 45 seconds on each side.
6. Spray large nonstick skillet with vegetable oil spray.
7. Heat over medium heat.
8. Working in batches, add French toast to skillet and cook until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
9. Transfer to baking sheet; bake 8 minutes Put on plates.
10. Dust with powdered sugar.
11. Garnish with strawberries.
12. Serve with maple syrup, if desired.

Reviews

[Mysterygirl]

This has to be the best recipe that I've tried all week and I've tried a lot of good ones. It makes four servings and I got four raves on it. Thanks for posting this one. I'll not only be making this again, I'll be passing it on to others. Wonderful taste. I wonder though, I love PB & Banana sandwiches, how about some peanut butter on one slice?! May have to try that next time. Thanks again. REALLY glad I tagged you in Zaar Tag.

[Cindy Lynn]

Anyone who loves bananas, as well as French toast must try this. These were quick and easy to make. I was able to throw them together and pack DH's lunch while they were in the oven. The mushed banana results in a banana custard-like stuffing inside the French toast. DD#3 and DH both grabbed their's up from their plates expecting to eat them like sandwiches and I had to yell...'NO, NO, NO...' to stop them, 'you pour maple syrup over them and eat them like French toast!' more calmly... ;-) I served them with a strawberry on the side as directed and a dish of my homemade strawberry yogurt to go with them. Thank you for a delightful recipe Sharon!!!

[smadie3]

This was very yummy! I made it with whole wheat bread and egg whites and it turned out great. Also, I didn't bake the french toast, just cooked it in a nonstick skillet (with no cooking spray). I love this recipe, it's amazing.