Overnight Caramel Banana French Toast with Caramel Syrup

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 3 Bananas, ripe

• Refrigerated

  • 10 Eggs, large

• Condiments

  • 1 tsp Lemon juice, fresh
  • 3 tbsp Maple syrup

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar, light packed
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 Pecans

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1 15 oz french bread loaf

• Dairy

  • 14 tbsp Butter
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 1/2 cup Whipping cream

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Description

Ingredients

• Caramel Banana Filling:
• 6 Tablespoons Butter
• ½ cup light brown sugar packed
• 3 Tablespoons maple syrup
• 3 Ripe bananas, sliced
• French Toast:
• 1 15 oz french bread loaf, cubed
• 10 large eggs
• 2 cups milk, whole milk or half and half
• 1 Tablespoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• Homemade Caramel Syrup:
• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• ½ cup whipping cream
• chopped pecans for garnish

Directions

• In a medium skillet over medium heat melt the butter. Add the brown sugar, and maple syrup. Cook stirring for a couple of minutes until it becomes smooth. Remove from heat and stir in bananas. Set aside.
• Grease a 9x13 inch pan and add half of the french bread cubes to the bottom. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. Pour half of the mixture over the french bread. Spoon half of the banana caramel mixture on top. Layer with the rest of the french bread cubes followed by remaining egg mixture and caramel banana sauce. Cover with foil and let it soak overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove the french toast from the fridge and bake uncovered for 40-50 minutes or until puffy, golden brown and set in the center.
• To make the caramel syrup: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium hear. Add the sugar and lemon juice. Cook while stirring constantly 5-6 minutes or until mixture turns a caramel color. Slowly add the whipping cream stirring constantly. Cook until smooth. Serve on top of french toast and garnish with fresh banana slices and chopped pecans if desired.