French Toast Panini With Grilled Bananas

Name: French Toast Panini With Grilled Bananas
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 larges ripe bananas; 2 Tbsps cognac (optional); 4 servings Confectioners sugar, for garnish; 6 larges eggs; 2 Tbsps granulated sugar; 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 118 milliliters heavy cream; 4 servings Pure maple syrup, for garnish; 1 pinch Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg; 59 milliliters fresh orange juice (from about 1 medium orange); 4 servings Salt; 8 slices Texas toast or other thick white bread; 2 Tbsps unsalted butter, melted; 2 Tbsps vanilla extract; 3 Tbsps vegetable oil; 237 milliliters whole milk

French Toast Panini With Grilled Bananas might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 888 calories, 18g of protein, and 50g of fat. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up bananas, texas toast, vegetable oil, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the bananas you could follow this main course with the Bananas Foster Shortcake as a dessert. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Fourth Of July. This recipe is typical of American cuisine. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, orange juice, vanilla, cognac, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and a pinch of salt in a bowl.

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Granulated Sugar

Orange Juice

Cinnamon

Vanilla

Cognac

Nutmeg

Cream

Egg

Milk

Salt

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Whisk

Bowl

Place the bread in 2 shallow baking dishes in a single layer.

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Bread

Pour the egg mixture over the bread; let soak for 10 minutes.

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Bread

Egg

While the bread is soaking, preheat a grill to medium.

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Bread

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Grill

Place a flat cast-iron skillet on the grill.

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Frying Pan

Grill

Brush the bananas with the melted butter; cook in the skillet until they are browned on all sides and beginning to release their juices, about 3 minutes. Use a spatula to transfer the bananas to a plate, then wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel. When the bananas are cool enough to handle, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices.

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Banana

Butter

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Paper Towels

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Spatula

Remove a piece of bread from the egg mixture, allowing the excess to drip off.

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Bread

Egg

Place on a cutting board, top with four or five banana slices, then cover with another piece of bread.

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Banana

Bread

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Cutting Board

Brush the skillet on the grill lightly with vegetable oil.

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Vegetable Oil

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Frying Pan

Grill

Add the sandwich to the pan; place a grill press or heavy pan over the sandwich to weigh it down. Cook until the bread is nicely toasted and golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip, press and cook on the other side until golden. Keep warm; repeat with the remaining bread and bananas, adding more oil as needed.

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Banana

Bread

Cooking Oil

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Grill

Frying Pan

Transfer the panini to plates and slice in half diagonally; top with confectioners' sugar and plenty of maple syrup.

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Powdered Sugar