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Banana Stuffed French Toast
| Servings |
| 4 |
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Ingredients
- 1/2cup cream cheesesoftened
- 1 Tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
- 1teaspoon ground cinnamondivided
- 1cup milk
- 4 large eggsslightly beaten
- 2teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4teaspoon salt
- 8slices Italian breadeach 1-inch thick
- 2 medium bananasthinly sliced
- Caramel syrupwarmed
- Whipped cream
- Additional banana slices
Instructions
- Preheat griddle to 400°F.
- In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon until smooth; set aside.
- In a large bowl with a wire whisk, blend milk, eggs, vanilla, sugar, remaining cinnamon and salt; set aside.
- Cut a slit in each slice of bread to form a pocket. Spread inside of pocket with cream cheese mixture. Add sliced bananas.
- Place stuffed bread slices in the milk mixture. Let soak 1 minute on each side. If necessary, soak in batches to fit in bowl.
- Carefully transfer to griddle.
- Cook 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until browned and egg mixture is set.
- Serve with warmed caramel syrup and extra banana slices if desired. Or, sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar.