Baked Banana French Toast

Name: Baked Banana French Toast
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sliced ripe bananas; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 9 cups cubed French bread; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed; 9 large eggs; 4 cups 2% milk; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Total Time:Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 55 min. + standing

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Recipe by Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

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Updated on Jan. 24, 2023

This easy overnight recipe makes a delightful breakfast or brunch entrée. The flavor is reminiscent of banana pudding, so I’ve also served it for dessert.—Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

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Baked Banana French Toast

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Yield:12 servings

Prep:20 min

Cook:55 min

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Ingredients

2 cups sliced ripe bananas
2 tablespoons lemon juice
9 cups cubed French bread
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
9 large eggs
4 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Directions

1
In a small bowl, toss bananas with lemon juice. Place half of bread in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; layer with cream cheese, bananas and remaining bread.

2
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, butter, syrup and cinnamon; pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
3
Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 55-65 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.