Description
Banana French Toast Casserole is a delightful breakfast dish that combines the comforting flavors of ripe bananas, warm spices, and fluffy bread. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for brunch gatherings or cozy family breakfasts, and it’s sure to impress with its golden-brown top and gooey interior. Prepare it the night before for a hassle-free morning treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups day-old challah or brioche bread, torn into chunks
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Layer half of the torn bread in the prepared dish, followed by sliced bananas. Add the remaining bread on top.
- Pour the custard mixture over the layered bread and bananas, pressing down lightly to soak.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown on top; edges should be crispy while the center remains soft.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serve with additional maple syrup or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 186mg