Make-Ahead Maple-Banana French Toast

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   Blend eggs, milk and 1/4 cup syrup in blender until well blended.

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   Add cream cheese product; blend until smooth.

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   Pour into 13x9-inch dish.

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   Dip both sides of each bread slice in egg mixture, then arrange in same dish, stacking slices to fit; cover.

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   Refrigerate overnight.

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   Heat oven to 400F.

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   Brush 1 tsp.

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   of the butter onto nonstick baking sheet.

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   Transfer bread slices to baking sheet, letting excess egg mixture drip back into dish before placing bread in single layer on baking sheet.

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    Discard leftover egg mixture.

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    Bake 12 to 15 min.

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    or until bread is puffed and golden, turning slices over after 8 min.

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    Meanwhile, melt remaining butter in medium skillet on medium heat.

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    Stir in sugar, then remaining maple syrup; cook and stir 2 min.

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    or until sugar is dissolved.

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    Add bananas; stir to coat.

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    Cook 1 min.

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    or until heated through, stirring frequently.

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    Serve French toast topped with sauce.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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