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Brown Sugar Banana French Toast Casserole
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Brown Sugar Banana French Toast Casserole

Brown Sugar Banana French Toast Casserole is the perfect blend of caramelized banana flavor, warm spices, and soft custard-soaked bread baked to golden perfection. This cozy breakfast casserole combines all the best parts of French toast and banana bread in one warm, family-style dish. Whether it’s a holiday brunch, weekend breakfast, or breakfast-for-dinner kind of night, this crowd-pleaser is rich, comforting, and irresistibly sweet.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Casserole:
  • 1 loaf French bread or brioche about 12 oz, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 ripe bananas sliced
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 ¾ cups whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • For the Brown Sugar Banana Topping:
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 ripe bananas sliced
  • Optional Garnish:
  • Powdered sugar
  • Chopped pecans or walnuts
  • Maple syrup

Method
 

  1. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir until bubbly. Add sliced bananas and cook for 1–2 minutes until soft and caramelized. Pour this mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Add cubed bread on top of the banana mixture, spreading evenly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until fully combined.
  4. Pour the custard evenly over the bread cubes, pressing slightly to help the bread absorb the liquid. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the casserole from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
  6. Let cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with maple syrup, or sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.

Notes

  • Refrigerator: Store leftovers covered for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat: Warm individual portions in the microwave or oven.
Freezing: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge