Bananas Foster French Toast

Bananas Foster French Toast

French toast gets a tasty twist with the addition of bananas, rum extract and pecans. The use of cinnamon bread is ideal!

Prep Time

20

Minutes

Total Time

9:10

Hrs:Mins

Makes

8

servings

8
slices cinnamon bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
8
eggs
1
cup milk
2 1/2
cups real maple syrup
1
teaspoon rum extract
6
ripe bananas, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1
cup chopped pecans
  1. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange bread cubes in baking dish. In large bowl, beat eggs, milk and 1/2 cup of the maple syrup with wire whisk. Pour over bread in baking dish. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  2. Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover; bake 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown along edges. Let stand 7 to 10 minutes before serving.
  3. Meanwhile, in medium microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 2 cups maple syrup uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until warm. Stir in rum extract.
  4. Sprinkle banana slices and pecans evenly over bread; drizzle with 1 cup of the warmed syrup mixture. Serve immediately with remaining syrup.
Makes 8 servings
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Tips
Serve with crisp bacon or sausage.
Rum extract can be found in the baking section of your local grocery store.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 620
    • (Calories from Fat 150),
  • Total Fat 17g
    • (Saturated Fat 3g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 215mg;
  • Sodium 260mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 105g
    • (Dietary Fiber 4g,
    • Sugars 75g),
  • Protein 11g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 2 Starch;
    • 1 Fruit;
    • 4 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 0 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 0 Lean Meat;
    • 1/2 High-Fat Meat;
    • 2 1/2 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 7;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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