Banana French Toast

By mikinsue

Christmas morning or make ahead favorite.

Ingredients

• 8 Slices cinnamon or Raisin Bread
• 2 Med bananas, cut in 1/4 inch slices
• 1 Cup milk
• 4 oz Cream cheese, softened
• 3 Eggs
• 1/3 Cup Sugar
• 3 Tbs Flour
• 2 Tsp vanilla
• Powdered Sugar (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 350.
2. Place 4 slices of bread in a single layer in a buttered 9 inch square baking dish.
3. Top with bananas and 4 slices of bread.
4. Blend milk, cream cheese, eggs, flour, and vanilla in a blender or food processor until smooth.
5. Pour over bread.
6. Let stand 5 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
7. Bake 40-45 min (50-55 if refrigerated) until set and top is toasted. Let stand 10 min.
8. Cut french toast into diagonal halves and remove w/spatula.
9. Dust with powered sugar.