Banana Bread Stuffed French Toast

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Banana Bread Stuffed French Toast

This Banana Bread Stuffed French Toast is a decadent and delicious way to start your day! Thick banana bread slices sandwich a sweet ricotta mixture, and the entire thing is topped with a rich and creamy custard. Brunch never tasted so good!

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: banana bread french toast, brunch recipes, easy brunch recipes, stuffed french toast, stuffed french toast recipe

Servings: servings

Author: Katerina | Diethood

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.

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