BANANAS FOSTER BAKED FRENCH TOAST

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Mmm...bananas Foster for breakfast! This yummy baked French toast serves up all the taste of the spectacular dessert in fine fashion. -Laurence Nasson, Hingham Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, cubed
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 cup chopped pecans, optional
3 large bananas, sliced
12 slices egg bread or challah (about 3/4 pound)
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Place butter in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave, covered, until melted, 30-45 seconds. Stir in brown sugar, cream, cinnamon, allspice and, if desired, pecans. Add bananas; toss gently to coat., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange bread over top, trimming to fit as necessary., Place remaining ingredients in a blender; process just until blended. Pour over bread. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 375°. Remove French toast from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes. Invert to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 658 calories, Fat 31g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 218mg cholesterol, Sodium 584mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein.