Caramel Banana French Toast

To make the French toast, preheat an oven to 350°F.In a large, shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, orange juice,sugar, vanilla, and salt.

Add bread to the egg mixture and turn gently to coat evenly.

Let stand until the bread has soaked up some of the egg mixture, about 1 minute.

Place electric skillet on medium-high heat until hot. add bacon grease to melt.

Remove the bread from the egg mixture, letting the excess liquid drip back into the bowl, and place on the hot skillet. Cook until the bottoms are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook the other sides until golden brown, about 2 minutes more.

Place the bread on a baking sheet, transfer to the oven and bake until the center of the bread is heated through but still moist, about 10 minutes. While french toast is in the oven, peel and slice bananas. Wipe out skillet with a paper towel and add the butter and brown sugar on medium high, use a wooden spoon to combine and let melt then add bananas in a thin layer. Allow to bubble a bit then flip the banana slices over one at a time. Cook until bananas are lightly brown (2-3 minuets)

Serve the French Toast piping hot, topped with spoonfuls of the caramelized bananas.

Garnish with whipped cream, optional, but highly recommended!