Mother’s Day Recipe – Cinnamon Raisin French Toast and Bananas Foster Topping

Make Mom smile first thing in the morning this Mother’s Day with Cinnamon Raisin French Toast and Bananas Foster Topping.

 French Toast Ingredients

2 cups                   Fresh Eggs

1/2 cup                 Brown Sugar

1/2 cup                 Sugar

Pinch                     Salt

1/2 teaspoon     Cinnamon

1 tablespoon      Pure Vanilla Extract

1 quart                 Half & Half

16 slices               Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Canola Pan Spray as needed

­Preparation

1. Crack eggs into a clean 3-4 quart bowl
2. Add sugars, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla
3. Combine with a whisk and then slowly whisk in half & half
4. Preheat a large sauté pan that has been well coated with a pan spray on medium heat
5. Completely submerge slice of bread in the batter for a few seconds to absorb the custard
6. Place into the pan and cook on medium heat until lightly browned. Flip over using a turner and cook until the toast is golden brown and no liquid flows from the center of the toast when pierced
7. Repeat with all toast and serve with butter and the bananas foster topping below

Bananas Foster Topping Ingredients

1 pint                    Cream

1 cup                     Brown Sugar

1/4 teaspoon     Cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon     Sea Salt

8 ounces              Butter

12.25 ounces     Smucker’s Caramel Ice Cream Topping (Jar)

2 tablespoons    White Rum

4                             Sliced Bananas

Preparation

1. Bring cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, butter, and caramel to a boil in a small pan
2. Remove from heat and whisk in rum
3. Lastly, fold in sliced bananas

Now that you’ve made a delicious treat, let Mom relax and enjoy!

The Culinary Team at Four Winds Casinos is dedicated to the art of preparing and serving delectable dishes. We enjoy sharing recipes with our guests and fans because we know you love our restaurants, which are some of the finest restaurants in Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana. Come dine with us at Copper Rock Steakhouse, Kankakee Grille, Timbers, The Buffet, and Edgewater Café.