Bananas Foster French Toast Recipe

by Adobestock/dusk

4 servings SERVINGS

Directions

• Campground Cooking:Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a saucepan over medium heat on a camp stove.
• Add the brown sugar and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
• Add the bananas and cook for 1 or 2 minutes, until the pieces are heated through and begin to break down.
• Add the rum, bring to a boil (you may need to raise the heat), and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Set aside.
• Whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla (if using) in a medium bowl or pot.
• Submerge the bread slices (a couple at a time) in the egg mixture and let soak for 1 or 2 minutes.
• Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the soaked bread, 2 or 3 slices at a time, to the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes, until golden brown on the bottom.
• Turnover and cook for another 3 minutes or so, until golden brown.
• Repeat with the remaining bread and egg mixture, adding more butter to the pan as needed. Serve hot, topped with the banana mixture.
• Make it at Home:Mix the eggs, milk, and vanilla.
• Place the bread slices in a single layer on a greased baking sheet, and pour the egg mixture over the top.
• Cover and chill for at least 8 hours.
• Before cooking, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Mix together 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup pecans; 3 medium bananas, peeled and diced; and 2 tablespoons dark rum.
• Spread the pecan mixture over the top of the bread slices, and dot with butter.
• Bake, uncovered, for about 20 minutes, until the pecan mixture is golden brown.