Bananas Foster French Toast *authentic* Recipe

Name: Bananas Foster French Toast *authentic*
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup butter; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ cup banana liqueur; 4 bananas, cut in half lengthwise, then halved; ¼ cup dark rum; 8 slices French bread, day-old, thick sliced; 5 eggs; ¼ cup milk; 2 -4 tablespoons oil or 2 -4 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

1
Combine the eggs, milk and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl and whisk together until well incorporated.
2
Set aside.
3
Heat the pan you will be using to make the french toast over Med-Low flame.
4
Combine the butter, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a separate flambe pan or skillet.
5
Place the pan over low heat either on an alcohol burner or on top of the stove, and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
6
Stir in the banana liqueur, then place the bananas in the pan.
7
When the banana sections soften and begin to brown, carefully add the rum.
8
Continue to cook the sauce until the rum is hot, then tip the pan slightly to ignite the rum.
9
Continue to cook the sauce until the rum is hot, then tip the pan slightly to ignite the rum.
10
When the flames subside, remove from heat.
11
Coat the French Toast pan with about 2 TBSP of oil or butter.
12
Generously dip both sided of the French bread in the egg mixture, allowing the bread to soak up and much liquid as possible.
13
Place in the skillet with hot oil or butter and cook until browned on both sides, flipping half-way through.
14
Repeat this process for all of the French Bread.
15
You can cook as many pieces at a time as will fit in your pan.
16
To serve, place two slices of french toast on a plate.
17
Lift the bananas out of the pan and place four pieces over each portion of French Toast.
18
Generously spoon warm sauce over the top of the French toast and serve immediately.
19
Sprinkle with Confectioners Sugar, if desired.

963

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ cup banana liqueur, and more.

Yes, Bananas Foster French Toast *authentic* falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Bananas Foster French Toast authentic

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Variations & substitutions

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