Bobby Flay Bananas Foster French Toast Recipe

This Bobby Flay Bananas Foster French Toast Recipe is a decadent and caramelized recipe, which is made with thick slices of brioche and a boozy dark rum sauce. It’s the ultimate brunch treat, ready in about 30 minutes.

Bobby Flay Bananas Foster French Toast Ingredients

For the French Toast:

• 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter (for cooking)
• 4 large eggs, plus 3 egg yolks
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 and 1/2 tablespoons (44 grams) granulated sugar
• 1 Tablespoon (14 grams) dark brown sugar, packed
• 1/3 cup (76 grams) milk
• 1/3 cup (78 grams) heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 Tablespoon (14 grams) dark rum
• 8 slices brioche, cut about 3/4″ thick

For the Bananas Foster Topping:

• 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup (142 grams) dark brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup (113 grams) heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (110 grams) pecans, roughly chopped or whole
• 2 large firm bananas, peeled and sliced
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 and 1/2 Tablespoon (35 grams) of dark rum

How To Make Bobby Flay Bananas Foster French Toast

1. Make the Custard: In a large shallow bowl or pie plate, whisk together the eggs, extra egg yolks, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of dark rum until completely smooth and combined.
2. Heat the Skillet: Melt a few tablespoons of the unsalted butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. You want the butter foaming but not burning.
3. Dip and Cook: Dip each slice of brioche into the egg mixture. Ensure both sides are well coated but do not soak them so long that they fall apart. Place the coated slices immediately into the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until golden brown.
4. Flip and Finish: Flip the bread and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side until golden and cooked through. Remove to a warm plate. Repeat with the remaining slices, adding more butter to the pan as needed between batches.
5. Start the Topping: In a large skillet set over medium-low heat, melt the 1/2 cup of butter. Add the dark brown sugar and cook, whisking constantly, until the sugar melts and the mixture is bubbling, about 2 minutes.
6. Add Cream and Fruit: Stir in the cinnamon, heavy cream, and salt. Add the pecans and sliced bananas. Gently fold them into the caramel liquid until coated. Cook for just 1 minute to warm the bananas without turning them into mush.
7. Finish and Serve: Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and the remaining dark rum. Pour the hot topping generously over the cooked French toast immediately and serve.

Recipe Tips

• Banana Ripeness: Use bananas that are yellow with perhaps a tiny bit of green at the stem. If you use brown, spotted bananas, they will disintegrate into the hot caramel sauce. You want firm slices that hold their shape.
• Why Brioche? Brioche is an enriched bread (made with lots of butter and eggs). It has a tight yet fluffy crumb that absorbs the heavy custard mixture perfectly without becoming soggy or dissolving like standard white bread would.
• The Extra Yolks: Bobby Flay adds extra egg yolks to the custard base. This adds richness and fat, creating a creamier interior for the French toast that contrasts with the crispy buttered exterior.
• Rum Safety: In this recipe, the rum is stirred in at the end for flavor rather than ignited (flambéed). If you want to burn off the alcohol, add the rum while the pan is still on the heat and simmer for an extra minute, but be careful of flare-ups.

What To Serve With Bobby Flay Bananas Foster French Toast

This dish is incredibly rich and sweet, so it pairs well with salty or acidic sides.

• Crispy Bacon or Sausage: The salt cuts through the sweetness of the caramel.
• Unsweetened Whipped Cream: To balance the heavy syrup.
• Black Coffee: A strong dark roast is the perfect palate cleanser.
• Fresh Berries: Strawberries or raspberries add a nice acidic pop.

How To Store Bobby Flay Bananas Foster French Toast Recipe

• Refrigerate: Store the French toast and the topping in separate airtight containers. The French toast will keep for 2-3 days. The sauce will harden in the fridge.
• Reheat: Reheat the French toast in a toaster oven or skillet to re-crisp. Reheat the sauce gently in a saucepan or microwave until melted and warm.
• Freeze: You can freeze the cooked French toast (without sauce) for up to 2 months. The Bananas Foster topping does not freeze well due to the cream and fruit texture.

Bobby Flay Bananas Foster French Toast Recipe Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 850
• Total Fat: 55g
• Saturated Fat: 30g
• Cholesterol: 280mg
• Sodium: 400mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 75g
• Dietary Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 45g
• Protein: 12g

Nutrition information is estimated per serving (2 slices with topping).

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