Best French Toast Panini With Grilled Bananas Recipes

French Toast Panini With Grilled Bananas image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 4 panini

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup fresh orange juice (from about 1 medium orange)
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cognac (optional)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Salt
8 slices Texas toast or other thick white bread
3 large ripe bananas
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Confectioners' sugar, for garnish
Pure maple syrup, for garnish

Steps:

Whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, orange juice, vanilla, cognac, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
Place the bread in 2 shallow baking dishes in a single layer. Pour the egg mixture over the bread; let soak for 10 minutes.
While the bread is soaking, preheat a grill to medium. Place a flat cast-iron skillet on the grill. Brush the bananas with the melted butter; cook in the skillet until they are browned on all sides and beginning to release their juices, about 3 minutes. Use a spatula to transfer the bananas to a plate, then wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel. When the bananas are cool enough to handle, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
Remove a piece of bread from the egg mixture, allowing the excess to drip off. Place on a cutting board, top with four or five banana slices, then cover with another piece of bread. Brush the skillet on the grill lightly with vegetable oil. Add the sandwich to the pan; place a grill press or heavy pan over the sandwich to weigh it down. Cook until the bread is nicely toasted and golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip, press and cook on the other side until golden. Keep warm; repeat with the remaining bread and bananas, adding more oil as needed. Transfer the panini to plates and slice in half diagonally; top with confectioners' sugar and plenty of maple syrup.

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Provided by Ree Drummond Bio & Top Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Four 1 1/2-inch-thick slices French bread
1 cup marshmallow creme
1 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 large eggs
Nonstick cooking spray, for the grill pan
12 strawberries, halved
1 jar caramel, for serving
Bittersweet chocolate, for shaving
Warm maple syrup, for serving

Steps:

Preheat a grill pan or grill on medium heat.
Make a pocket in each slice of bread and set aside. In a medium bowl, mix together the marshmallow creme and hazelnut spread until smooth, then stir in the chocolate chips. Fill each pocket with some of the spread.
Whisk together the half-and-half, honey, cinnamon and eggs in a shallow dish. Dip each bread slice in the batter and set aside.
Lightly spray the grill pan with cooking spray. Grill the French toast until well-marked and crisp, being careful not to burn it, 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
Meanwhile, place the strawberries cut-side down on the grill pan and grill until slightly cooked, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside.
Transfer the French toast to individual plates, drizzle with caramel, shave over chocolate, top with grilled strawberries and serve alongside the warm syrup.

Grilled French Toast Skewers with Bananas and Honey image

Provided by Food Network

Time 8h20m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 loaf brioche, cut into 1- to 2-inch cubes
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
4 large eggs
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Kosher salt
Nonstick cooking spray
2 bananas, halved lengthwise
Grapeseed or canola oil, for brushing
Honey or maple syrup, for serving

Steps:

Thread 6 brioche cubes onto each skewer, leaving 1/4 inch of space between cubes; leave out overnight to dry.
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, butter, sugar, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a baking dish; soak the skewers in the mixture for 5 minutes, turning as needed.
Spray a large piece of foil with cooking spray and place it on one side of the grill grate. Lay the skewers on the foil, leaving about an inch of space between them. Grill, covered, turning occasionally, until golden, 5 to 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, brush the bananas with oil and place cut-sides down on the other side of the grill grate (not on the foil). Cook, turning as needed, until golden and covered in grill marks, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve the skewers and bananas drizzled with honey.