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Overnight Banana French Toast Casserole

  • Author: mohamedcherifsfaitrigmail-com
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A luscious breakfast casserole made with ripe bananas, rich brioche, and a creamy custard that is prepared the night before for effortless enjoyment.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 slices of bread (preferably brioche or challah)
  • 2 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • Butter (for greasing the dish)

Instructions

  1. Grease the baking dish: Generously coat your 9×13-inch baking dish with butter to avoid sticking.
  2. Cube the bread: Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and layer half of them in the bottom of the greased dish.
  3. Layer the bananas: Spread banana slices evenly over the bread layer, allowing their sweetness to soak in.
  4. Add the remaining bread: Top with the remaining bread cubes, making sure it’s packed nicely.
  5. Prepare the custard mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined and smooth.
  6. Soak the bread: Pour the custard evenly over the layered bread, ensuring each piece is generously soaked. Gently press down any exposed bread.
  7. Cover and refrigerate: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and let it chill overnight in the refrigerator.
  8. Preheat and bake: The next morning, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the casserole covered for 30 minutes.
  9. Finish baking: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden brown and slightly crisp.
  10. Serve and enjoy: Serve warm, drizzled with maple syrup and perhaps a dusting of powdered sugar.

Notes

Use day-old or slightly stale bread for the best texture; ripe bananas enhance sweetness and flavor.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg

Keywords: breakfast, casserole, French toast, bananas, brunch

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