Banana Suzette French Toast

Ingredients

• 12 slices brioche bread - I used @walmart bakery vanilla brioche
• Unsalted Butter for frying (about 4 tablespoons or more, as needed)- you can also use the spray
• For the Custard :
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups half and half
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• To Make the Banana Suzette :
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
• 2 bananas, peeled and cut lengthwise.

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, Half and Half, cinnamon and vanilla.

3. 3

   Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.

4. 4

   Dip the bread into the mix to coat both sides. Remove from the mix and set aside.

5. 5

   Add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter into the skillet.

6. 6

   Place the bread in the pan and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes per side or until lightly golden.

7. 7

   Remove the French toast from the skillet*

8. 8

   Add more butter to the pan as needed and repeat with the remaining bread.

9. 9

   To Make the Banana Suzette :

10. 10

    Heat the butter in a saute pan over medium-high heat.

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    Whisk in the brown sugar and maple syrup and cook for about 5 minutes or until all the sugar has melted and thickened slightly.

12. 12

    Add the pecans and mix to combine. Add the banana slices and cook for about a minute.

13. 13

    Remove the pan from the heat and add the vanilla .

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    Return the pan to the heat and cook for about 3-4 minutes.

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    Serve warm and enjoy!

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    *to keep your French toast warm, place it in a pan in the oven on warm or low setting.