Contributed by: Linda Neal A French toast casserole inspired by the Big Easy with bananas, brown sugar, cinnamon and hint of rum! So easy and so creamy cheesy this breakfast casserole is sure to be everyone's favorite. I like to serve it with extra bananas and lots of warm maple syrup for maximum enjoyment. It's perfectly fine...
Provided by Cindy McLaughlin
Categories Breakfast Casseroles
Time 3h30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Butter a 9" x 13" casserole dish.
- 2. Melt butter in a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat. Once foaming , add bananas and sauté until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the 1/3 cup brown sugar and stir until it melts with the butter. Carefully add the rum and let cook for one more minute, until the mixture is thick and syrupy. Remove from heat and cool.
- 3. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, eggs, 1/3 cup brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla until smooth.
- 4. Add half of the bread to the buttered casserole dish. Sprinkle with half of the cream cheese and half of the brown sugar sauce. top with remaining bread and repeat with sauce and cream cheese. Pour the milk and egg mixture over the top and press down lightly to make sure the bread is absorbing the liquid. Cover tightly with foil, then place in the refrigerator for at least two hours or (preferably) overnight.
- 5. Remove casserole from the refrigerator. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake casserole for 30 minutes, then remove foil and continue to bake for 20 minutes, until puffed and golden.
- 6. Serve topped with powdered sugar, sliced bananas and maple syrup.
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Puspa Dhami
[email protected]This casserole was a delicious and festive way to start our Christmas morning. The bananas foster sauce was rich and decadent, and the French toast was perfectly fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Munna Mistri
[email protected]This casserole was a hit with my family! The bananas foster sauce was the perfect topping for the fluffy French toast. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Ch Maaz
[email protected]This casserole was a great way to use up some leftover bread. It was easy to make and turned out really well. I will definitely be making it again!
clar1ffy Hunter
[email protected]I thought this casserole was just okay. The bananas foster sauce was good, but the French toast was a bit bland. I think I would have liked it more if I had used a different type of bread.
Saimon Mojid
[email protected]This casserole was a disappointment. The bananas foster sauce was too sweet and overpowering, and the French toast was dry. I would not recommend this recipe.
Mamun Midha
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy-to-make casserole. The bananas foster sauce was the perfect complement to the French toast. I will definitely be making this again!
Issahaku Issah
[email protected]This casserole is amazing! I love the combination of sweet bananas and crunchy pecans. It's perfect for a special occasion brunch or breakfast.
Kimberly A Russo
[email protected]Just made this for my family and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The casserole was fluffy and flavorful, and the bananas foster sauce was decadent. Definitely a keeper!
Faisal Bhai
[email protected]This was so easy to make and turned out so delicious! I used a store-bought cinnamon roll dough and it worked perfectly. The bananas foster sauce was the perfect finishing touch.
Muhammad Mubashir Mubashir
[email protected]I've made this casserole several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The bread gets nice and fluffy, and the bananas foster topping is irresistible. I highly recommend it!
Cheryl Smith
[email protected]This Bananas Foster French Toast Casserole was a hit at our family brunch! The combination of bananas, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter was perfect, and the casserole was cooked to perfection. Will definitely be making this again!