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Ingredients
for 8 servings
BANANA-BROWN SUGAR GLAZE
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 bananas, sliced
CUSTARD
- 8 eggs
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 loaf french bread, cut into 1 inch (2 1/2 cm) cubes
GARNISH
- powdered sugar, to taste
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
- Over medium-high heat, melt butter and stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Bring to a simmer and add the sliced bananas.
- In a large bowl, whisk 8 eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, heavy cream, and milk.
- Add the cubes of French bread, and gently stir until the bread has soaked up all the liquid.
- Pour the bread into a greased 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking dish. Top with the banana and sugar glaze.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and slightly crispy around the edges and top. (Times and temperatures may vary based on oven).
- Serve with powdered sugar on top.
- Enjoy!