PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA WALNUT BREAKFAST STRATA
I've copied (and varied) a few breakfast strata recipes and french toast casseroles over the years with berries, meat, and cheese but never tried with one of my childhood favorites...Peanut Butter and Banana until recently. Boy is it good...but not for the calorie counters! It is so decadent that I feel as if any added syrup or powdered sugar just takes it right over the top.
Provided by Melanie B.
Categories Breakfast
Time 8h40m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make "Peanut Butter and Banana" Sandwiches with the bread, peanut Butter, and bananas. Place in a 9x9 inch baking dish. Don't be afraid to cut in half or crunch together to make them fit in all areas of the pan. Sprinkle mixture with the toasted walnuts and butter chunks.
- Place softened Mascarpone cheese in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix together eggs, egg yolks, milk, cream, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Add egg mixture to to the cheese mixture in small scoops. Whisk well after each scoop. This will help incorporate the cheese with the eggs to build a smooth custard. Repeat this process until all ingredients are incorporated and a thick pretty custard is the result.
- Pour the custard over the Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwiches. Press a bit to ensure that all pieces of bread are covered. Refrigerate for a few hours or up to overnight to ensure the flavors melt together.
- You can also freeze this mixture for a future purposes sealed well in foil and plastic.
- Bake mixture (thawed) at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes (or until custard is set and top is browned). I like to keep it covered in foil for the first 30 minutes and remove the foil at the end to allow the top to brown.
- Serve with -- well -- whatever you want! I'm not a big fan of super sweet breakfasts, so I will eat this plain. My friends and family will sprinkle powdered sugar or add butter & maple syrup.
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samuel Kuol
kuolsamuel49@hotmail.comThis strata looks delicious!
Mubiru Paul
m.paul64@hotmail.comI can't wait to try this recipe!
Sunita Palaveettil
sunita_p8@yahoo.comThis strata is a great make-ahead breakfast or brunch dish.
Ms'frog
msfrog25@yahoo.comThis was the perfect recipe for my family. It was easy to make and everyone loved it.
Samantha Reyes
samanthareyes77@hotmail.frThis strata is a great way to start your day!
Abby Dawson
abbydawson@hotmail.frI'm definitely going to make this strata again.
Suttorp Aaron
aaron.suttorp36@gmail.comOverall, I thought this strata was a good recipe. It was easy to make and it tasted delicious.
Candy Hansen
candy_hansen@yahoo.comThis strata was a little too eggy for my taste. I think I would use less eggs next time.
Arfathul Islam
arfathul_i@hotmail.co.ukI made this strata for my husband's birthday breakfast and he loved it! He said it was the best breakfast he'd ever had.
Bhatti Saab
saabbhatti@yahoo.comThis strata is a great way to use up leftover bread and bananas.
Begam Bangla
b.bangla34@yahoo.comI had to make a few substitutions because I didn't have all of the ingredients on hand, but it still turned out great!
Kai Orrell
ko30@yahoo.comThe strata was a little dry for my taste. I think I would add more milk or cream next time.
Jefferson Reyes
r.jefferson1@yahoo.comI thought this strata was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Angela Mthethwa
a88@gmail.comThis strata was a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.
Hamada Awde
hamada_awde55@gmail.comThis was a great make-ahead breakfast for my busy family. I made it the night before and it was ready to go in the morning.
STEPHANIE MANTOH
stephanie0@hotmail.comI'm not usually a fan of strata, but this one was really good! The peanut butter and banana flavors were a great combination.
Kynnedi McWilliams
mcwilliams.k48@hotmail.comThis strata was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.
Yuna
yuna@hotmail.comI made this for a brunch party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Issa Dayoub
d-issa@yahoo.comThis peanut butter and banana walnut breakfast strata was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was fluffy and moist. I will definitely be making this again.