BAKED BANANA FRENCH TOAST

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This easy overnight recipe makes a delightful breakfast or brunch entrée. The flavor is reminiscent of banana pudding, so I've also served it for dessert.-Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups sliced ripe bananas
2 tablespoons lemon juice
9 cups cubed French bread
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
9 large eggs
4 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a small bowl, toss bananas with lemon juice. Place half of bread in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; layer with cream cheese, bananas and remaining bread., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, butter, syrup and cinnamon; pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 55-65 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 196mg cholesterol, Sodium 361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.