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IHOP Banana Bread French Toast Recipe
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IHOP Banana Bread French Toast Recipe

Make our IHOP Banana Bread French Toast Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Banana Bread French Toast will taste just like IHOP's.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Kid Favorite
Cuisine: American
Keyword: IHOP

Ingredients

  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Half-and-Half
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 6 tablespoons Light Brown Sugar divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated Nutmeg optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 6 thick slices Banana Bread store bought or homemade
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter divided
  • 2 medium ripe Bananas cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 cup Walnuts chopped, to top
  • 1 tablespoon Powdered Sugar for dusting
  • Syrup of choice, to serve, if desired
  • Whipped Cream to top, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 250°F.
  • Add eggs, half and half and vanilla to a small bowl. Whisk until well-blended.
  • Add brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Whisk until combined.
  • Pour mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish. Whisk in 2 tablespoons brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using) and salt.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Dip a slice of banana bread in the egg mixture. Turn to coat both sides.
  • Place bread in the hot pan. Cook on each side until golden brown.
  • Remove from pan to a cooking sheet. Place in preheated oven to keep warm.
  • Repeat with remaining slices of bread.
  • When all slices are cooked, wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
  • When butter has melted and is hot, add remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and lemon juice. Cook and stir until smooth.
  • Add banana slices. Toss until glazed, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Cut french toast slices in 1/2 diagonally. Place 2 or 4 pieces on a plate.
  • Drizzle with prepared banana caramel sauce, making sure to include a few banana slices.
  • Dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
  • Top with whipped cream, if desired.
  • Serve as is or with a syrup of choice.

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