Bananas Foster French Toast
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!
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Dish You (Intentionally) Set on Fire
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over 5 years ago StoCoyle
thanks! I promise the picture doesn't paint the reality of how good it is!
over 5 years ago JanetMlr
One word... Yummm!