Going Bananas for French Toast

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Level: Easy

Serves: 2

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    Description

    A different take on a breakfast classic. The sweetness of the bananas with raisins adds a certain kick to get your morning started.

    Ingredients

    • FOR THE FRENCH TOAST:
    • 3 whole Eggs
    • ½ cups Milk
    • ½ cups Heavy Cream Or Half-and-Half
    • ½ Tablespoons Sugar
    • ½ Tablespoons Cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoons Nutmeg
    • 1 pinch Salt
    • 6 slices Bread (challah, Brioche, Sourdough)
    • 1 Tablespoon Butter
    • _____
    • FOR THE SAUCE:
    • 2 Tablespoons Butter
    • 3 whole Ripe Bananas, Sliced
    • ¾ cups Water
    • ½ cups Sugar
    • 1 cup Raisins

    Preparation

    1. In a medium bowl combine the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt together. Whisk together until thoroughly combined. Pour into a shallow dish.
    2. Dip bread into mixture. Allow to soak for 30 seconds on each side.
    3. Over medium-low heat, add a tablespoon of butter to the saute pan and coat. Add 1-2 slices to the pan at a time and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
    4. Remove from the pan and repeat for all the slices of bread.
    5. For the sauce, over medium-low heat add the butter to a small pot.
    6. Add the bananas and saute for 30 seconds.
    7. Add the water and sugar and bring to a boil. Mix continuously.
    8. Add the raisins and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. Serve over the French toast.

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