Banana and Bacon-Stuffed French Toast
Recipe from
Smithfield
France comes to Savannah in this French toast stuffed with crispy bacon, ripe banana and creamy mascarpone.

Servings:
6
Total Time:
15 mins
Ingredients
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1 poundSmithfield Bacon, cooked until crispsee savings

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1 500-gramloaf of bricohe (substitute egg bread)see savings

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3-4bananas, sliced lengthwise (each banana should yield 4 slices)see savings

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1 packagemascarpone (substitute cream cheese)see savings

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6eggssee savings

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1/2 cupmilksee savings

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1/2 cupheavy creamsee savings

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1/8 teaspoonground cinnamonsee savings

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1/4 teaspoonvanilla extractsee savings

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1 teaspoonorange zestsee savings

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Pinch of saltsee savings

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Pinch of peppersee savings

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6 tablespoonsbuttersee savings

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Fresh maple syrup, warmsee savings

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1 pintfresh berries for garnishsee savings

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Powdered sugar for dustingsee savings

Directions
1.
Slice brioche into 6 slices approximately 1-inch wide. Cut each slice almost all the way in half leaving a "hinged" edge. Spread a thin layer of mascarpone cheese on the inside of one side of each slice. Place two banana slices atop the mascarpone and finally, add two slices of the cooked bacon. Press together. In a large bowl add eggs, milk, cream, cinnamon, vanilla, orange zest, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine. Working in batches in a large skillet or on a griddle, melt the butter. Dip each stuffed bread into the egg mixture, being careful not to allow the bacon and bananas to fall out. Grill on each side until golden brown.
2.
Pour warm maple syrup on a large plate and place one piece of stuffed bread on the syrup. Sprinkle fresh berries on top of the bread and dust the entire plate with powdered sugar.
Serving Suggestions
Cafe au lait and fresh clementine juice make this breakfast complete.
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