banana split french toast

How To Make banana split french toast

• Step 1
  Cut 4 maraschino cherries in half; set aside for garnish. Chop remaining cherries.
• Step 2
  Cut off and discard ends of bread loaf. Slice remaining loaf into 16 (1/2-inch to 3/4-inch) slices.
• Step 3
  Combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in a medium mixing bowl; beat with an electric mixer at medium speed 3 to 4 minutes, or until creamy.
• Step 4
  By hand, stir in pineapple, chocolate chips and chopped cherries; mix well.
• Step 5
  Spray a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Step 6
  Combine eggs and milk in a shallow bowl or pie plate. Dip one side of 1 bread slice into egg mixture. Place on baking pan, dipped side down.
• Step 7
  Gently spread with 1/8 of cream cheese mixture; top with a banana half. Repeat with 7 more slices.
• Step 8
  Dip one side of each of the remaining 8 bread slices in egg mixture. Place, dipped side up, on top of banana.
• Step 9
  Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven 35 to 40 minutes, or until tops are light golden brown and centers are set.
• Step 10
  To serve, top each serving with 1/4 cup whipped topping, 1-1/2 teaspoons chopped pecans and 1 reserved cherry half. Serve with maple syrup.
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