Banana Bread Stuffed French Toast
Banana Bread filled with a sweet Ricotta mixture and baked in a deliciously rich custard.
Servings : 8 servings
Ingredients
- 8 slices stale leftover banana bread or any other thick sliced bread (slices should be close to 1-inch thick)
- 2 cups part skim ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup milk
- 3 whole eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups mixed berries
- powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Grease a 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, sugar, and ground cinnamon; mix until thoroughly combined.
- Spread ricotta mixture onto each slice of bread.
- Place 4 bread slices, cheese-side up, in prepared baking dish.
- Cover with remaining bread slices, cheese-side down.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla until blended.
- Pour over bread.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until center is set and top is golden brown.
- Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Top with berries and powdered sugar.
- Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 370 kcal | Carbohydrates: 48 g | Protein: 12 g | Fat: 13 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Cholesterol: 109 mg | Sodium: 295 mg | Potassium: 241 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 11 g | Vitamin A: 690 IU | Vitamin C: 2 mg | Calcium: 232 mg | Iron: 1.5 mg | Net Carbs: 47 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.