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Banana French Toast Casserole

Banana French Toast Casserole made with caramelized bananas and walnuts smothered on top of thick french bread and layers of cinnamon sugar!
Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 779kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups brown sugar divided
  • 1/2 French bread loaf sliced
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 3 bananas sliced
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, melted butter, and maple syrup.
  • Gently fold in bananas and walnuts.
  • Spread into the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish that has been sprayed with non stick spray.
  • Place one layer of bread on top.
  • In a smaller bowl, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
  • Sprinkle half of this mixture over the bread.
  • Add another layer of bread and then the rest of the brown sugar/cinnamon mixture on top.
  • Whisk together eggs and milk.
  • Pour evenly over casserole.
  • Cover tightly with foil and refrigerate for one hour (overnight is best).
  • Remove foil and bake at 325 for 40 - 45 minutes or until casserole is set in the center.
  • Allow casserole to sit 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 779kcal | Carbohydrates: 121g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 210mg | Sodium: 440mg | Potassium: 578mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 91g | Vitamin A: 849IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 3mg