Banana Flambé French Toast

Ingredients

French Toast (About 6 slices)

2 eggs

1/2 C Milk

2 Tbsp Granulated Sugar

1/2 Tsp Ground Nutmeg

1 Tsp Vanilla Extract

1 Tsp Ground Cinnamon

Thick sliced bread

1 Tbsp Butter

Banana Flambé

2 Semi-Ripe Bananas - quartered

1/4 C Salted Butter (or add 1 tsp salt)

3/4 C Brown Sugar

1 Tsp Ground Cinnamon

1 Tsp Vanilla Extract

1/4 C Heavy Cream (half and half or milk works too)

2 oz Cognac (or spirit of preference such as brandy or bourbon)

Preparation

These are so rich and delicious. Use this banana flambé recipe for ice cream as well! **Use caution when igniting alcohol!

1. Make the custard for the french toast by whisking all the ingredients in a wide bowl.

2. Preheat a non-stick pan on medium heat and melt butter in pan (can use nonstick spray or whatever as well). The butter should be bubbly but not turning brown. Briefly dip the bread into the batter (making sure to coat both sides) and cook in the pan for 2-3 minutes per side. Keep warm under foil or in an oven at its lowest setting.

3. For the bananas, start by placing the butter, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla in a large pan over medium-low heat. Briefly whisk to combine but then let simmer for 3-5 minutes.

4. When it looks bubbly and homogenous, add the cream and whisk. This will help stabilize everything and really bring it together.

5. Add the bananas and cook on each side for about 1 minute. Be careful not to cook too long or they will get very mushy.

6. After flipping the bananas, turn up the heat to medium-high, wait for a few seconds to get the pan hot and add the cognac. It should bubble immediately. Then quickly (and carefully) ignite it using a torch or grill lighter and allow the alcohol to burn off. When there are no more flames, remove from heat.

7. Plate up your french toast with the bananas and caramel sauce and enjoy!