Bananas Fosters Topped Overnight French Toast
Who says dessert can’t be enjoyed in the morning? This delightful baked French toast casserole, infused with the flavors of Bananas Foster, is sure to impress your guests this Easter! Serve it alongside an array of vibrant berries and fresh fruit, and they’ll never suspect that this is a healthier twist on classic French toast.
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Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 1-1/2 cups fat free milk
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup agave or white sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Meyers rum or rum extract
- 1 tbsp light butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp Meyers rum or 1 tsp rum extract
- 4 medium ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup egg substitute
- 10 oz Challah bread
Instructions
- 1
Lightly coat a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- 2
Place the slices of bread in a single layer within the baking dish, gently pressing them together to fit snugly.
- 3
In a sizable mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, egg substitute, milk, vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, agave or sugar, salt, and rum until fully mixed. Pour this mixture evenly over the bread. Cover the dish and let it chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 8 hours or overnight for optimal flavor absorption.
- 4
Preheat your oven to 350° F and allow the bread to reach room temperature.
- 5
Bake the dish uncovered in the center of the oven until it has puffed up and the edges turn a light golden color, approximately 40 to 45 minutes.
- 6
While the French toast is baking, melt the light butter in a large, deep sauté pan over low heat.
- 7
Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and rum, mixing until the sugar has fully dissolved. If necessary, add a few drops of water and let the sauce simmer for about 2 minutes.
- 8
Incorporate the sliced bananas into the sauce and remove the pan from the heat.
- 9
Keep the banana mixture covered until the French toast is ready. Once the French toast is cooked, serve it on 8 individual plates and generously top each serving with the banana mixture. Enjoy your delicious creation!