Description
Start your day with a comforting slice of Banana French Toast Casserole, packed with the sweet flavors of ripe bananas and warm cinnamon. This easy-to-make breakfast dish is perfect for family gatherings or a cozy weekend brunch. With its gooey texture and crispy topping, it’s sure to become a favorite that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups stale brioche or challah bread, cubed
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Cut the stale bread into one-inch cubes and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and maple syrup until well combined.
- Gently fold in the banana slices and cubed bread until fully coated. Allow it to sit for about 10 minutes for the bread to absorb the custard.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 185mg