French Toast with Bananas & Walnuts #710 12/04

Categories:
brunch, New 2004, sausage, ToTryAgain

3 large eggs
2 tablespoon milk
1 ripe banana
1/4 cup walnuts; coarsely chopped
1 dash nutmeg
4 slices egg bread (challah)
2 tablespoon Butter
confectioners sugar; for dusting
2 sausage patties

Fry the sausage patties. In a large shallow bowl, beat the eggs until lightly frothy. Stir in the milk and set aside.Peel the bananas into a bowl and mash them with a fork. Stir in the walnuts and nutmeg. Spread the banana mixture over 1/2 of the bread slices, leaving a 1/4 inch border uncovered on all edges. Top with the remaining bread slices and press down gently to seal. Place sandwiches in the egg mixture and press down gently. Turn over and let soak for a moment until evenly saturated on both sides. In a frying pan or griddle, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the pan and fry until the undersides are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining butter, flip the sandwiches and fry until golden brown. Place sandwiches on a plate and dust with the confectioners sugar. Serve with the sausage patties and maple syrup or jam.

Contributor: Paula Deen

Yield: 2 servings