Bananas Foster French Toast

By StoCoyle • March 19, 2011 • 2 Comments

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Author Notes: This is inspired by the dishes from kitchen at The Griddle Cafe in L.A. Probably my favorite breakfast place ever because of the size of their meals. - StoCoyle

Serves 4-6

6 Slices Pullman Loaf
1 quart Whole Milk
1.5 cups Light Rum
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon Nutmeg
2 Eggs
3 tablespoons finely ground espresso beans
1 Stick of Butter
1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
3 Bananas
1 pinch Salt
1 cup Crushed Mixed Nuts
Whip Cream

Pour the Milk, 1 cup of rum, cinnamon, nutmeg, espresso beans and eggs into a bowl and whisk until combined. In a deep pan, pour the mixture over the slices of bread, and allow to sit until soaked. Set aside. In a pan, add a half a stick of butter over med-high heat. Slice the bananas, add to the pan, let them simmer until they start to brown. Add a pinch of salt, mixed nuts, and brown sugar, once caramelized add a half cup of rum, and light on fire. In a separate pan, add the other half of butter over med-high heat, add the slices of bread until browned. Plating Add the french toast, 2 tablespoons of the bananas foster mixture, top with whip cream and powdered sugar. Adding salted caramel to it also is delicious....enjoy!