Bananas Foster French Toast


2 large eggs
1 c. heavy cream
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1/3 c. sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
6 slices sourdough bread
4 tbs. butter, divided
4 tsp. vegetable oil, divided
4 ripe bananas (medium), sliced ¼" thick
1/4 c. water
1 tbs. powdered sugar
Combine eggs, cream, and vanilla
in large, shallow bowl.
Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in another medium bowl.
Dip bread in egg mixture and sprinkle both sides
with 1 Tablespoon of cinnamon-sugar.
Reserve the rest.

Melt 1 tbs. butter with 2 tsp. oil in large skillet.
Add bread in batches and cook until
golden brown using extra teaspoons of oil if necessary.
Transfer to plates and keep warm.

Add remaining butter to skillet and toss
bananas with the remaining cinnamon-sugar.
Cook bananas, stirring, until they begin to caramelize.
Add water until mixture is slightly thickened
and pour over toast.
Sift powdered sugar on top and serve.