Name: Overnight Banana Stuffed French Toast
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces cream cheese (softened); 1 overripe banana; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 16 ounces crusty bread (I used two 8-ounce mini boules, best if it’s day-old); 1 teaspoon hazelnut extract (optional - you can use vanilla); 7 eggs; 1 1/2 cups half and half; 1 1/2 cups milk; 4 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts, optional); 2 tablespoons butter; 2 bananas (sliced); 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 cup maple syrup