3 eggs
4 egg whites
1 1/2 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 egg bread, unsliced
2 bananas (medium), sliced
1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
Directions
In large bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, milk, vanilla and
salt.
In small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon.
Slice bread into slices 1 inch thick. Cut a deep pocket in each slice.
Inside each pocket, place bananas in a single layer. Sprinkle brown
sugar mixture over bananas.
Place in greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Pour in egg mixture. Let
stand 5 minutes. Turn each slice over. Cover with plastic wrap and
refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
Remove plastic wrap; sprinkle with nuts. Bake, uncovered, in
preheated 350F oven 30 minutes or until golden.
Servings: 8 servings
Oven Baked Banana French Toast Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Banana; Bread; Breads; Breakfast; French
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We hope you enjoy this Oven Baked Banana French Toast recipe.
