Brioche French Toast with Caramelized Bananas

Ingredients:

• 4 thick slices of brioche bread
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 ripe bananas, sliced
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• Maple syrup, for serving
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions:

1. In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
2. Dip each slice of brioche bread into the egg mixture, ensuring it is well-coated.
3. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the brioche slices until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining slices.
4. In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and add the sliced bananas. Sprinkle brown sugar over the bananas and cook until caramelized, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Serve the French toast topped with caramelized bananas, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a dusting of powdered sugar.