Sweet Sausage French Toast Casserole With Caramelized Bananas

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Sweet and savory breakfast casserole with caramelized bananas
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 slices very dry cinnamon-raisin bread
1/2 lb sweet pork sausage , browned and drained ( use maple flavored or brown sugar or apple cinnamon flavored )
6 eggs , beaten
1 can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/2 cup butter
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
5 -6 firm bananas

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
510
Sugar
42g
Fat
24g
This Sweet Sausage French Toast Casserole With Caramelized Bananas is a delicious and sweet twist on the classic french toast casserole. The addition of sweet pork sausage gives it a savory element, while the caramelized bananas add a deliciously sweet topping. It's perfect for weekends or special occasions when you want to treat your loved ones to a special breakfast.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F, and lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.
2.Cut the bread into small cubes and spread them evenly in the prepared dish. Add the browned and drained sausage on top.
3.In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs, evaporated milk, cinnamon, and ginger. Pour the mixture over the bread and sausage, and let the casserole sit for 10-15 minutes.
4.While the casserole sits, peel and slice the bananas into 1/4-inch pieces. Arrange the banana slices over the top of the casserole.
5.In a small saucepan on low heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together until combined. Drizzle the mixture over the top of the bananas and casserole.
6.Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the casserole is set and lightly browned on top.

PROS

This casserole is both sweet and savory, making it a crowd-pleaser for brunches and breakfast gatherings.
It also has a delicious caramelized banana topping that adds a unique flavor to the dish.

CONS

The casserole is quite high in sugar and fat due to the addition of sweet sausage and caramelized bananas.
It’s best enjoyed in moderation and as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this casserole isn’t the healthiest breakfast option, it does contain protein from the sausage and eggs. Additionally, bananas are a good source of fiber and potassium.

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