Easy Bananas Foster French Toast for Breakfast Lovers

5 from 1 vote

Easy Bananas Foster French Toast for Breakfast Lovers

This Easy Bananas Foster French Toast is one of those family recipes our whole family loves. There’s something special about slowing down on a weekend morning, gathering in the kitchen, and making a breakfast that feels a little indulgent.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Breakfast Recipe, restaurant recipe

Servings: Servings

Calories: 404kcal

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Equipment

cast iron skillet

Skillet

square plate

Ingredients

For the French Toast

8 Slices Bread French loaf, brioche bread, challah bread, or thick slices of Texas toast (about 8–10 bread slices)
5 Large Eggs
1 Cup Whole Milk or heavy cream
2 Tablespoons Vanilla Extract
1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
2 Tablespoons Butter

For the Foster Sauce

4 Tablespoons Butter melted butter works best
1/2 Cup Dark Brown Sugar
1/4 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
3 Bananas cut into banana slices or sliced bananas, divided
2 Tablespoons Dark Rum or 2 teaspoons rum extract
1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Optional: splash of banana liqueur

Instructions

Prepare the Custard Mixture. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Pour the egg mixture into a shallow dish for dipping.
5 Large Eggs, 1 Cup Whole Milk, 2 Tablespoons Vanilla Extract, 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Soak the Bread. Dip thick slices of bread into the custard mixture on both sides. Let each side of the bread soak for about 30 seconds. A shallow dish makes this step easy.
8 Slices Bread
Cook the French Toast. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place dipped bread slices into the skillet and cook until each piece of bread is golden brown, about 3–4 minutes per side. Keep finished slices warm on a baking sheet in a low oven. Add more butter as needed while you continue frying the French toast slices.
2 Tablespoons Butter
Make the Bananas Foster Sauce. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Stir in dark brown sugar with a wooden spoon until it dissolves. Add cream and cinnamon, stirring until smooth. Add 2 of the sliced bananas and cook until soft and caramelized. Stir in dark rum (or rum extract) and cook another couple of minutes until thickened.
4 Tablespoons Butter, 1/2 Cup Dark Brown Sugar, 1/4 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream, 3 Bananas, 2 Tablespoons Dark Rum, 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon, Optional: splash of banana liqueur
Serve French toast with generous spoonfuls of warm bananas foster topping. Top with the remaining slices of banana.

Notes

Variations and Toppings

Homemade Buttermilk Syrup. Swap out the sauce and use our recipe for buttermilk syrup. It’s the kind of easy homemade syrup that takes this recipe to the next level.
Crunchy Nut Topping. Sprinkle with crunchy pecans or walnuts for texture.
Extra Indulgence. Add a drizzle of maple syrup or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dessert-style treat.
Simple Swap. No cream? Use whole milk. It still makes a rich banana sauce.

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