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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 38 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Ingredients:
5 pounds bananas, turning brown, peeled |
2 ounces margarine, plus clarified margarine, for frying |
1 pound brown sugar |
2 ounces hazelnut liqueur |
1 1/2 pounds cream cheese, softened |
fresh challah bread |
1 gallon eggs |
1 cup half-and-half |
1 -ounce ground nutmeg |
2 ounces ground cinnamon |
1 cup sugar |
2 pounds frozen blueberries |
1 cup water |
1 pound brown sugar |
1 cup water cornstarch slurry (2 parts water, 1 part cornstarch) |
2 pounds frozen strawberries |
Directions:
1. Slice the bananas into 1/2-inch wide pieces.
2. Heat the margarine in a large saucepan over low heat. Cook the bananas for 3 to 4 minutes, then add the brown sugar and liqueur. Saute for about 3 more minutes. Let it cool for about 15 minutes.
3. Add the cream cheese to a large bowl. Fold in the banana mixture and set aside.
4. Slice the bread into 1-inch thick pieces.
5. Batter:
6. Mix all the ingredients with a burr mixer, or electric mixer in a medium shallow bowl
7. Add the banana mixture, about 1 1/2 inches high on half of the bread slices, then top with a second piece of bread.
8. Wrap in plastic wrap and let chill for about 15 minutes. Remove from the refrigerator and cut each sandwich, diagonally, into 2 pieces.
9. Heat a large skillet, coated with clarified margarine, over medium heat.
10. Dunk the sandwiches into the French toast batter and pan-fry on all sides. Keep warm. Start making the compote.
11. Put the blueberries in a saute pan, over medium heat. Add 1 cup of water and 1 pound of brown sugar. Bring to a boil and add the cornstarch slurry. Cook until the sauce becomes thick and coats the back of a spoon.
12. Add the strawberries and cook for about 1 minute. Do not overcook.
13. After the sauce and the stuffed French toast are cooked, put 1 triangle on a serving plate. Shingle a second triangle on top of the first and drizzle with some of the compote. Repeat with remaining French toast and serve.
14. Grab a fork and dig in.
15. This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
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