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Overnight Baked Banana French Toast Casserole

Delicious Overnight Baked Banana French Toast Casserole Bliss

This Overnight Baked Banana French Toast Casserole combines creamy custard-soaked French bread with sweet, caramelized bananas for a delightful breakfast.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 loaf French bread day-old preferred
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 ripe bananas sliced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted for greasing
  • ½ cup chopped pecans for topping
  • Maple syrup to taste

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the baking dish with melted butter.
  2. Slice the French bread into 1-inch thick pieces and arrange them in the baking dish.
  3. Slice the bananas into thick rounds and tuck them between the bread slices.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
  5. Pour the custard evenly over the bread and bananas and press down gently.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil and chill in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 6 hours.
  7. Remove from refrigerator and sprinkle pecans over the top before baking.
  8. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes until golden brown and the custard is set.
  9. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm with maple syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use stale or day-old French bread and ripe bananas with brown spots. Adjust baking time according to your oven's performance.

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