March 30, 2026

Gourmet French Toast Bake

Serves:

Cooking Time:

< 45 min

Ingredients:

French toast:
6 thick slices bread
3 large eggs
60 ml light brown sugar
250 ml LANCEWOOD® Sour Cream
180 ml full cream milk
1 banana(s)
ripened
5 ml vanilla essence
5 ml cinnamon, A pinch of salt

Caramelised banana & pecan nuts:
80 ml butter
125 ml soft brown sugar
3 bananas, sliced
50 g pecan nuts

To serve:
250 ml LANCEWOOD® Mascarpone
250 ml LANCEWOOD® Cheddar, grated
200 g rindless streaky bacon, cooked

Method

French toast:

Preheat the oven to 180°C and spray a deep baking sheet or dish with non-stick spray.
Line the sheet with slices of bread to fit snugly.
Place the eggs, brown sugar, 180 ml of the sour cream, milk, bananas, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in a food processor and process until smooth.
Pour over the bread and leave to stand for 30 minutes.
Bake for 25 – 30 minutes until golden and set.

Caramelised banana & pecan nuts:

Add the butter and sugar to a saucepan and bring to a gentle boil until melted.
Lower the heat. Add the remaining sour cream, bananas and pecan nuts and simmer for 2 minutes or until the sauce thickens and the bananas start to soften.
Spoon over the french toast.

To serve: Serve with dollops of Mascarpone, bacon and a sprinkle of Cheddar.