Aged Rum-Infused Banana Foster French Toast Bake

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A rich French toast casserole soaked in aged rum and topped with caramelized bananas and a buttery brown sugar sauce. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, combines day-old brioche bread, cubed, large eggs, whole milk into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 370 calories and feeds 8, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 8 French cuisine 370 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish and place 8 cups cubed day-old brioche bread evenly inside.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs, 2 cups whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/3 cup aged dark rum, 2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing lightly to submerge. Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  4. Step 4: Remove the casserole from the fridge and uncover. Dot the top with 2 tbsp unsalted butter.
  5. Step 5: Bake uncovered for 40 minutes until the custard is set and the top is golden.
  6. Step 6: Meanwhile, melt remaining 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup brown sugar and cook for 2 minutes until bubbly.
  7. Step 7: Stir in 3 sliced ripe bananas and cook gently for 3-4 minutes until bananas are caramelized and sauce thickens.
  8. Step 8: Spoon the banana foster topping over the baked French toast before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

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