Recipe for cooking french toast pockets stuffed with bananas

Breakfast Recipes :: Waffles, Pancakes and French Toast

French Toast Pockets Stuffed with Bananas

1 firm, ripe banana
1/2 c. half-and-half
1/4 milk
2 lrg. eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract or flavoring
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
4 slices day-old bread
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter

Slice bananas into a bowl.

Whisk together half-and-half, milk, eggs, vanilla extract or flavoring, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Cut bread slices nearly in half leaving one edge intact, forming a pocket. Arrange a layer of banana slices inside the bread pocket.

In baking dish, arrange bread pockets in a single layer and pour mixture over them. Soak for 15 mins., turning over once or twice.

In a 12-in. skillet melt butter over low heat and cook stuffed bread until golden.

Serve with powdered\sugar and maple syrup.

Makes approximately 2 servings.