Description
Banana French Toast Casserole is the ultimate breakfast delight that transforms simple ingredients into a warm, fluffy masterpiece. With the sweet aroma of ripe bananas, cinnamon, and vanilla filling your kitchen, this casserole is sure to impress family and friends alike. Perfect for brunch gatherings or holiday mornings, it’s easy to prepare ahead of time and can be customized with nuts or chocolate chips for an extra touch of indulgence. Serve it warm with maple syrup for a delightful start to your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups stale bread, torn into pieces
- 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (plus more for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Layer the torn bread evenly in the baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, mashed bananas, cinnamon, and vanilla until combined.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread, pressing down gently to soak all pieces. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serve warm with maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
Keywords: Use day-old bread for better absorption of the custard. Add nuts or chocolate chips for additional flavor variations. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.