Banana Bread French Toast Recipe

Introduction

This video showcases a decadent recipe for Banana Bread French Toast, accompanied by a rich banana and bacon sauce. It's a luxurious twist on the classic French toast, using banana bread as the base, and is perfect for an indulgent breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

For the Sauce:

• 3 oz butter
• ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tbsp white corn syrup
• Bananas, sliced
• Optional: rum, brandy, bourbon, or whiskey
• ¾ cup cream
• Cooked bacon, chopped

For the French Toast:

• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 tsp sugar
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1½ tsp vanilla extract
• Store-bought banana bread

Preparation Steps

1. Make the Sauce:

   • Melt butter in a pan.
   • Add brown sugar and corn syrup. Cook until combined.
   • Add sliced bananas. Optionally, add your choice of alcohol for extra flavor.
   • Pour in the cream and cook until the sugar melts and the sauce combines. It doesn't have to be fully cooked at this point as it will be reheated later.
   • Add cooked, chopped bacon into the sauce for a savory twist.

2. Prepare the French Toast Mixture:

   • Beat eggs in a bowl.
   • Add milk, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix well.

3. Soak the Banana Bread:

   • Cut the banana bread into slices.
   • Soak the slices in the egg mixture for a minute on each side.

4. Cook the French Toast:

   • Melt butter in a pan.
   • Place the soaked banana bread slices in the pan and cook until brown on both sides.

5. Serve:

   • Plate the banana bread French toast.
   • Warm up the banana and bacon sauce if needed and pour it over the French toast.
   • Garnish with additional bacon on top.

Conclusion

This Banana Bread French Toast with Bacon and Banana Sauce is a sumptuous dish that combines sweet and savory flavors. The richness of the banana sauce, the crunch of the bacon, and the unique choice of banana bread for the French toast make this recipe an exceptional treat for any breakfast or brunch.