_Sips coffee while typing_
Oh. My. Goodness. Ladies (and gents), let me tell you about this breakfast recipe that literally had my husband begging for seconds – my Caramelized Banana French Toast with Mascarpone Whip and Maple-Bourbon Sauce. Trust me, this isn’t your basic breakfast; it’s what breakfast dreams are made of!
Let’s get real – we all deserve to feel fancy sometimes, even in our PJs on a Sunday morning. This recipe is like wearing your favorite designer shoes but in breakfast form. 🥂
What You’ll Need (because we’re about to get fabulous):
– Thick-cut brioche bread (none of that regular sandwich bread, honey)
– 4 ripe bananas
– 4 large eggs (farm-fresh if you’re feeling extra bougie)
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 cup whole milk
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– 1 tsp cinnamon
– Pinch of nutmeg
– Mascarpone cheese
– Good quality maple syrup
– A splash of bourbon (optional, but like, why wouldn’t you?)
First things first, let’s make that dreamy mascarpone whip. Mix 8 oz mascarpone cheese with 1/4 cup powdered sugar and a tiny splash of vanilla. Whip it good! Set aside and try not to eat it all with a spoon (I’ve been there).
For the french toast batter, whisk those eggs like they owe you money. Add in the cream, milk, vanilla, and spices. This is where the magic happens, ladies!
Now, here’s my secret tip (don’t forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more insider cooking secrets!) – let your bread slices take a nice long bath in this mixture. Like, give them a full spa treatment, about 2-3 minutes each side.
While your bread is soaking, let’s caramelize those bananas. Slice them diagonally (because we’re fancy), sprinkle with brown sugar, and sear them in butter until golden brown. The smell alone will have your neighbors “randomly” dropping by.
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Cook your french toast in a buttered skillet until golden brown and slightly crispy on the edges. Layer your masterpiece with the caramelized bananas, a generous dollop of that heavenly mascarpone whip, and drizzle with your maple-bourbon sauce (just warm some maple syrup with a splash of bourbon).
The final result? A breakfast so Instagram-worthy, you’ll want to frame it. It’s giving main character energy, and I’m here for it!
Pro tip: Serve this with a mimosa (or two, I’m not judging) and your favorite weekend playlist. This is the kind of breakfast that makes you feel like you’re dining at a five-star hotel, except you’re in your fuzzy socks.
Before you run off to create this masterpiece, don’t forget to hit that follow button on Newsbreak for more mouthwatering recipes like this one! Drop a comment below and let me know if this recipe made you feel like the breakfast queen you are!
XOXO,
Your favorite foodie girlfriend 💋
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