"A French toast casserole inspired by the Big Easy with bananas, brown sugar, cinnamon and a hint of rum! So easy and so cream cheesy this breakfast casserole is sure to be everyoneâ??s favorite. We like to serve it with extra bananas and lots of warm maple syrup for maximum enjoyment...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 tablespoons butter, cut into pats, plus more for greasing
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3 ripe bananas, sliced, plus more for serving
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1/3 cup plus 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
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1 tablespoon dark rum (optional)
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6 ounces room temperature cream cheese, cut into pats
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One 16-ounce Italian loaf, sliced, and torn into bite size pieces
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2 1/2 cups whole milk
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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6 large eggs
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract