Best 5 Surreys Cafe Bananas Foster French Toast Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with Surrey's Cafe Bananas Foster French Toast, a harmonious blend of classic flavors and innovative techniques. This decadent dish tantalizes the taste buds with its perfect balance of sweet and savory, crunchy and soft textures. The succulent French toast, made with thick slices of brioche bread, is coated in a luscious Bananas Foster sauce, a symphony of caramelized bananas, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and a touch of rum. Accompaniments like whipped cream, fresh berries, and a sprinkle of powdered sugar elevate this dish to an unforgettable experience. But that's not all! This article also presents a tempting array of other French toast recipes, each with its unique charm. From the classic French toast with maple syrup to the indulgent Nutella-stuffed French toast, and the savory ham and cheese-stuffed French toast, there's something to satisfy every palate. Let your taste buds embark on an unforgettable adventure as you explore the diverse flavors and textures of these French toast creations.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SURREY'S CAFE - BANANAS FOSTER FRENCH TOAST



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YUMMMY! featured on Guy's diner's drive-ins and dives, a decadent and delicious french toast from Surrey's cafe in New Orleans..the right city for a bananas foster recipe! I edited the recipe to take into account 2blue's suggestions

Provided by MarraMamba

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 bananas
1 cup dark brown sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 -3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup half-and-half
1 lb butter
3 ounces dark brown sugar
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup rum
2 ounces heavy cream
oil
1 loaf French bread, cut in 4 pieces
powdered sugar, for garnish

Steps:

  • Bananas foster mix: Add all ingredients except 1 banana and thoroughly mix with the hand held blender until it is well combined and uniform.
  • Batter: Whip eggs and sugar with a whisk. Add vanilla and whisk until sugar has completely dissolved. Continue to whisk while adding the half-and-half.
  • Sauce: In a hot pot over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar with the vanilla. Wait until butter is completely melted. Remove pan from the heat, add the rum and ignite with a long kitchen match. When the flames die down, add the cream immediately and whisk vigorously until sauce is completely smooth.
  • Assembly: Heat some oil in a large saute pan. Stuff 4 quarters of hinged French bread, with the reserved sliced banana, and top with the cream cheese stuffing. Slice the 4 portions of filled bread into 4 diagonal pieces, dip into the batter and pan-fry on all sides until golden brown. Pour the warm rum sauce on a plate. Place the golden pieces of toast on top and garnish with powered sugar.

BANANAS FOSTER FRENCH TOAST WITH WHIPPED CREAM CHEESE



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 teaspoon purevanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon finelygrated orange zest
1 cup very coldheavy cream
2 tablespoonsgranulated sugar
6 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon purevanilla extract
4 tablespoonsunsalted butter
4 tablespoons canola oil
Eight1/2-inch-thick slices day-old brioche, left out overnight on a baking rack
4 tablespoonsunsalted butter
1 cup packed lightbrown muscovado sugar
Pinch ground cinnamon
2 small ripe bananas, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1/2 cup dark rum
2 tablespoonsbanana liqueur
Mixed berries, forgarnish
Mint sprigs, forgarnish

Steps:

  • For the whipped cream cheese: Put the cream cheese, vanilla and orange zest in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment and whip until light and fluffy. Add the cold heavy cream and whip until soft peaks form. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • For the french toast: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Whisk together the sugar and eggs until smooth. Whisk in the milk, cream, cinnamon and vanilla until combined.
  • Make the French toast in 2 batches. Heat 2 tablespoons each of the butter and oil in a large saute pan over medium heat until the butter is melted and the oil begins to shimmer.
  • Place 4 slices of the bread in the custard mixture and let sit on both sides until soaked through. Remove with a slotted spatula to allow the excess custard to run off. Cook until the toast is golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the French toast to a baking rack set over a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while you cook the second batch with the remaining butter, oil and bread. Keep French toast warm until ready to serve.
  • For the banana foster topping: Heat the butter in a large saute pan over high heat until it begins to sizzle. Whisk in the brown sugar and cinnamon and cook until the sugar has melted and the mixture has thickened slightly.
  • Add the bananas and cook until slightly softened. Remove from the heat and add the rum and banana liqueur. Return to the heat and cook until the alcohol has burned off.
  • Serve 2 slices of toast per person, topped with some of the bananas and their syrup, a dollop of the whipped cream cheese, some fresh berries, and sprinkling of confectioners' sugar, if using. Garnish with mint.

BANANAS FOSTER FRENCH TOAST



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Make and share this Bananas Foster French Toast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 tablespoons butter, divided
8 large croissants, halved
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup maple syrup
1 cup chopped pecans
6 ripe bananas, halved crosswise and lengthwise
1 teaspoon rum extract

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, cream, and cinnamon. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Dip 4 croissant halves in egg mixture to coat both sides. Using a fork, remove croissants from egg mixture, letting excess mixture drip off. Place croissant halves in hot skillet. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side or until lightly browned. Repeat procedure with remaining butter and croissant halves. Set aside and keep warm.
  • In a large skillet, combine corn syrup, brown sugar, maple syrup and pecans. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer for 2 minutes. Add banana halves and rum extract. Coat with the syrup mixture, and simmer 1 minute. Spoon over French toast. Serve immediately.

SURREY'S CAFE - BANANAS FOSTER FRENCH TOAST RECIPE



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Provided by Dolphl1970

Number Of Ingredients 22

Bananas Foster Mix:
3 bananas
4 cups dark brown sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Directions
Add all ingredients except 1 banana and thoroughly mix with the hand held blender until it is well combined and uniform.
French Toast Batter:
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup half-and-half
Whip eggs and sugar with a whisk. Add vanilla and whisk until sugar has completely dissolved. Continue to whisk while adding the half-and-half.
Bananas Foster Sauce:
1 pound butter
3 ounces dark brown sugar
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup rum
2 ounces heavy cream
Oil
1 loaf French bread, cut in 4 pieces
Powdered sugar, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a hot pot over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar with the vanilla. Wait until butter is completely melted. Remove pan from the heat, add the rum and ignite with a long kitchen match. When the flames die down, add the cream immediately and whisk vigorously until sauce is completely smooth. Assembly: Heat some oil in a large saute pan. Stuff 4 quarters of hinged French bread, with the reserved sliced banana, and top with the cream cheese stuffing. Slice the 4 portions of filled bread into 4 diagonal pieces, dip into the batter and pan-fry on all sides until golden brown. Pour the warm rum sauce on a plate. Place the golden pieces of toast on top and garnish with powered sugar. This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results

PAULA DEEN: BANANAS FOSTER FRENCH TOAST



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I'm not a banana fan, but I got a bunch of bananas practically free and needed to use them. For someone who loves sweets for breakfast, this is heaven. I used regular bread in place of the croissants and cashews instead of pecans. I found a teaspoon of butter was plenty, and only coated the pan at the beginning. Personally, the french toast was great, but I could skip the rest. For sweet lovers, this would be a great brunch recipe for guests.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 eggs
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons butter
8 large croissants, sliced in half
1 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
6 bananas, ripe halved crosswise and lengthwise
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 teaspoon rum extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, and cinnamon.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Coat 4 of the croissant halves in the egg mixture, allowing the excess to drip back into the bowl.
  • Place the croissant halves in the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until lightly browned.
  • Transfer them to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Repeat, using remaining croissant halves and butter.
  • Add the maple syrup, corn syrup, and brown sugar to the skillet.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring, over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Add the banana quarters, turning to coat with the syrup, and the pecans, and simmer for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the rum extract.
  • Spoon the sauce over the croissants and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1706, Fat 87, SaturatedFat 40.1, Cholesterol 413.3, Sodium 1254.9, Carbohydrate 220.8, Fiber 11, Sugar 123.7, Protein 23.1

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas for the best flavor.
  • Be careful not to overcook the bananas, as they will become mushy.
  • If you don't have a blowtorch, you can caramelize the bananas in a hot skillet over medium heat.
  • Serve the French toast immediately with your favorite toppings, such as whipped cream, maple syrup, or fresh fruit.
  • For a richer flavor, use heavy cream or crème fraîche instead of milk in the batter.
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for a warm, autumnal flavor.
  • For a fun twist, try using different types of bread, such as brioche or sourdough.

Conclusion:

Bananas Foster French Toast is a delicious and decadent breakfast or brunch dish that is sure to impress your guests. With its combination of sweet bananas, rich caramel sauce, and fluffy French toast, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser. The best part is that it is relatively easy to make, so you can enjoy it at home without having to go to a restaurant.

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