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.


Banana and Bacon-Stuffed French Toast

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Servings: 6
Total Time: 15 mins
 
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Ingredients
  • 1  pound
    Smithfield Bacon, cooked until crisp
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  • 1  500-gram
    loaf of bricohe (substitute egg bread)
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  • 3-4 
    bananas, sliced lengthwise (each banana should yield 4 slices)
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  • 1  package
    mascarpone (substitute cream cheese)
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  • eggs
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  • 1/2  cup
    milk
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  • 1/2  cup
    heavy cream
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    ground cinnamon
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    vanilla extract
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  • 1  teaspoon
    orange zest
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  •  
    Pinch of salt
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    Pinch of pepper
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  • 6  tablespoons
    butter
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  •  
    Fresh maple syrup, warm
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  • 1  pint
    fresh berries for garnish
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    Powdered sugar for dusting
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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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