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    Bananas Foster French Toast

    Breakfast Recipes February 26, 2022 | By Kristen Chidsey | 28 Comments | *This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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    French toast and an iconic New Orleans dessert collide in this decadent Bananas Foster French Toast recipe. Made with a caramelized banana topping and a rich rum sauce this Bananas Foster French Toast is a decadent spin on classic french toast.

    French toast and an iconic New Orleans dessert collide in this decadent Bananas Foster French Toast recipe. Made with a caramelized banana topping and a rich rum sauce this Bananas Foster French Toast is a decadent spin on classic french toast.

    French toast on white plate with bananas fosters sauce.


    I adore french toast. But when you top classic french toast with a rich rich sauce and caramelized bananas--swoon!

    This Bananas Foster French Toast is the french toast recipe to make when you are craving something impressive, rich, and luxurious.

    However, just because this dish appears complicated, Bananas Foster French Toast is actually pretty easy to make--even the bananas foster sauce! But we can let that be our little secret.

    Notes on Ingredients

    Ingredients for Bananas Foster French Toast labeled on counter.
    • Bread: I prefer a rich eggy challah bread when preparing french toast, but french bread or Italian bread will work as well. It is best for the bread to be a day old so it is a bit dried out and will absorb the egg custard better.
    • Half and Half: For the egg custard, use half and half, cream, whole milk for a rich, decadent result.
    • Bananas: Select slightly under-ripe bananas when preparing bananas foster sauce. That way, the bananas will stay intact better when sauteed.
    • Butter: Butter is key to creating the bananas foster sauce. This is not the time to use non-dairy butter or margarine. And it is best to use unsalted butter.
    • Dark Rum: Rum is classic in bananas foster, but it is completely optional and should be omitted if preparing Bananas Foster French Toast for children. For the best flavor, use dark, not white or coconut, rum.

    How to Prepare Banana Fosters French Toast

    • In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, half and half, vanilla, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until well combined.
    Side by side bowls of french toast custard before and after mixing.
    • In a large stainless steel or cast-iron skillet, melt a bit of butter over medium-low heat. If you are planning to make the bananas foster sauce with rum, you do NOT want to use a nonstick skillet.
    • Dip each slice of bread into the custard, allowing it to soak for 5-10 seconds per side.
    • Remove the bread slices from the custard, shaking off excess, and place them into the preheated skillet. It is best to work in batches if needed, rather than overcrowding your pan.
    • Brown the french toast for 2-3 minutes per side, or until just golden.
    Side by side photo of french toast cooking in skillet before and after flipping.
    • Remove the golden french toast from the skillet and place it on a baking sheet.
    • Once all of the bread has been browned, finish cooking it in the oven while you prepare the Bananas Foster sauce. By cooking the french toast in the oven, you create evenly cooked french toast, that is creamy, yet still crispy.
    • To prepare the bananas foster sauce, melt the remaining butter in the same skillet used to prepare the french toast over low heat.
    • Once the butter is melted, whisk in the brown sugar and cook until the sugar is melted and bubbly.
    Browned butter in skillet.

    Add the sliced bananas to the skillet and cook for 1 minute on each side.

    Side by side photo of bananas in skillet before and after browning.

    Remove the bananas from the pan to a serving dish.

    Remove the pan from the heat and add in the rum. Carefully return the skillet to the heat, keeping in mind the sauce may ignite. That is okay! The flame will go out as the alcohol cooks off.

    Cook over medium heat until the flame dies out and the sauce is nice and bubbly about 2-3 minutes. If you are not using alcohol, simply cook until the sauce is bubbly.

    Remove the french toast from the oven and serve with the rum sauce and caramelized bananas.

    Fork and knife sicing into french toast with banana rum sauce.

    Storage

    Bananas Foster Sauce is best served immediately after preparing, as the bananas can become mushy as they sit.

    The french toast, however, can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a dry skillet or in the microwave on a heat-safe plate.

    Dessert Worthy

    While Bananas Foster French Toast is a decadent, swoon-worthy option for brunch, it also makes a fabulously decadent dessert when served with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.

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    If you tried this Bananas Fosters French Toast Recipe, I would love to hear from you! Please be sure to leave a comment and review below.

    French toast on white plate with bananas fosters sauce.

    Bananas Foster French Toast

    Classic French Toast topped with a rich sauce made with caramelized bananas.
    4.89 from 9 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 433kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    • 8 slices challah or french bread 1-inch thick slices
    • 6 eggs
    • ½ cup half and half or cream
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
    • â…“ cup brown sugar
    • 2 underripe bananas sliced in 1 inch slices on a bias
    • ¼ cup dark rum optional
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    Instructions

    French Toast

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    • In a large, shallow mixing bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla together until well combined.
    • Preheat a large cast-iron or stainless steel skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon butter to melt.
    • Dip the bread into the egg custard, allowing to soak for 5-10 seconds per side. Remove the bread from the custard and shake off excess custard.
    • Place the soaked bread into the heated skillet, you may need to work in batches as to not overcrowd the pan and brown for 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the french toast from the skillet and place it on a baking sheet and place the french toast into the oven to bake for 15 minutes, while making the bananas foster sauce.

    Bananas Foster Sauce

    • Melt the remaining 5 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet over low heat. Add brown sugar and stir until sugar dissolves. Once the sugar is dissolved and the butter begins to bubble and brown, add the bananas and cook for 1 minute on each side. Remove the caramelized bananas from the pan to a serving dish. 
    • Remove the pan from the heat and add in the rum. Carefully return to the heat, keeping in mind the sauce may ignite. That is okay! The flame will go out as the alcohol cooks off. Cook over medium heat until the flame dies out and the sauce is nice and bubbly about 2-3 minutes. Cook over medium heat until the flame dies out and the sauce is nice and bubbly about 2-3 minutes. If you are not using alcohol, simply cook until the sauce is bubbly.
    • To serve, place 2 slices of the french toast on a plate, top with a few slices of the caramelized bananas, and a bit of the syrup.

    Notes

    Saute Pan: Do not use a nonstick skillet if flambeeing rum later. It is best to use a cast-iron skillet (as I did in the photos) or a stainless steel skillet. 
    Bread: Use any thickly sliced bread you like. Stale or day-old bread is best, as it will absorb the custard better. 
    Half-and-Half: Use milk, cream, or half-and-half interchangeably. Cream and half-and-half will result in a richer french toast. 
    Rum: The rum is optional and should be omitted if preparing for children.
    Storage: Bananas Foster Sauce is best served immediately after preparing, as the bananas can become mushy as they sit. Any leftover french toast can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 190mg | Sodium: 671mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 3.7mg
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    This post was originally published in 2017 but updated in 2022 with new photos and a video.

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    1. Wendy Klik

      March 02, 2017 at 5:40 am

      I knew I shouldn't have waited until Lent started to read these posts....My stomach is grumbling all over the place. Yummo.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        March 02, 2017 at 9:02 am

        LOL!!! I bet!

        Reply
    2. Sarah Reid, CNP (@jo_jo_ba)

      February 28, 2017 at 8:08 pm

      We used to have french toast all the time, but not like this! Yum!

      Reply
    3. Tara

      February 27, 2017 at 9:11 pm

      Such a perfect addition to a Mardi Gras brunch!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        February 28, 2017 at 9:25 am

        Thanks Tara!

        Reply
    4. Caroline

      February 26, 2017 at 9:22 pm

      Looks like a tasty twist on both French toast and bananas foster. I'm heading to Charleston for the first time in a couple months and can't wait!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        February 27, 2017 at 8:53 am

        Oh my goodness Caroline--you will LOVE it!

        Reply
    5. nikki@soulfullymade.com

      February 26, 2017 at 4:39 pm

      5 stars
      This is making me drool! It looks amazing! I will be making this!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        February 26, 2017 at 5:02 pm

        Thank you so much Nikki! I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    6. Carlee

      February 26, 2017 at 3:43 pm

      It looks like practice made perfect! This looks absolutely decadent and amazing!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        February 26, 2017 at 5:05 pm

        Thank you so much Carlee!

        Reply
    7. Laura Dembowski

      February 26, 2017 at 12:47 pm

      I'm so sorry to hear you were in an accident before your wedding. It sounds like you made the best of a bad situation, though. And this french toast looks amazing!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        February 26, 2017 at 5:06 pm

        Thank you Laura! It wasn't what we had planned, but it did all work out all okay!

        Reply
    8. Christie

      February 26, 2017 at 7:29 am

      5 stars
      French toast rocks by itself. But you put Bananas Foster on them? Mind blown. Sounds like dessert to me!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        February 26, 2017 at 10:19 am

        LOL!! Yep, truly more of a dessert than a healthy breakfast. But oh is it worth the sugar comma!

        Reply
    9. Denise Wright

      February 26, 2017 at 6:53 am

      I have never had bananas foster before and I'm now wondering what is wrong with me! It sounds fabulous. This will be great when my stepdaughter and her family come to stay. We like to have special breakfast for them. Looks great!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        February 26, 2017 at 10:20 am

        You must change that ASAP Denise! Bananas foster is so simple, yet so perfect. I hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    10. Liz

      February 26, 2017 at 6:14 am

      We honeymooned in Charleston, too!!! And we both posted bananas foster recipes, too! Your French toast looks amazing!!!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        February 26, 2017 at 10:20 am

        Thanks Liz--great minds think alike <3

        Reply
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