Crunchy Stuffed Nutella and Banana French Toast

By MooK

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cornflakes, crushed
• 1/2 cup Nutella
• 8 slices white bread
• 2 medium bananas, sliced thin
• 2 to 4 tablespoons unsalted buttter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• Confectioners' sugar for dusting
• Maple syrup for serving on the side

Preparation

Step 1

1

In medium bowl, whisk cream, milk, eggs, yolk, sugar, vanilla, and salt to combine. Place cornflakes in pie plate or shallow bowl.

2

Spread a scant tablespoon Nutella onto each bread slice, keeping 1/4-inch from edge. Arrange banana slices in even layer onto 4 of the bread slices, keeping bananas 1/2-inch from edge. Sandwich with remaining bread slices, pressing gently to adhere.

3

Dip each french toast sandwich into egg mixture, soaking well. Place in cornflakes and coat both sides well. Transfer sandwiches to large plate.

4

Heat half of the butter in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, until foaming subsides, tilting the pan to coat evenly. Place french toast sandwiches in pan and cook until bottom is golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. (Adjust heat if browning too quickly).

5

Flip sandwiches, and add remaining butter to the pan, lifting sandwiches so that butter can get underneath. Cook until cooked through and the bottom is golden brown and crisp, about 2 minutes more.

6

Transfer to cutting board and cut each sandwich in half diagonally. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve with maple syrup.