French Toast Panini With Grilled Bananas Recipe

Assemble a French toast breakfast panino by layering grilled bananas between grilled bread. The fruit filling adds smoky sweetness to the finished dish.

Recipe courtesy of Gina Neely and Pat Neely
From: Food Network Magazine

Total: 45 min | Active: 15 min | Yield: 4 panini | Level: Easy

Ingredients

6 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup fresh orange juice (from about 1 medium orange)
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cognac (optional)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Salt
8 slices Texas toast or other thick white bread
3 large ripe bananas
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Confectioners' sugar, for garnish
Pure maple syrup, for garnish

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