Yield: 6 servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
6 ounces | French bread, sliced 1/2\" |
\N \N | Thick |
3 \N | Medium bananas, sliced |
½ cup | Flaked or shredded coconut |
1 tablespoon | Fresh lemon juice |
4 \N | Eggs |
⅓ cup | Packed brown sugar |
1½ cup | Half-and-half |
1 cup | Milk |
1 teaspoon | Vanilla |
\N \N | Powdered sugar |
\N \N | Banana slices |
Arrange half the bread in the bottom of a greased 9-inch square baking pan. In a bowl, toss the bananas, coconut, and lemon juice; distribute evenly over the bread layer, and top with the remaining bread. In a bowl, beat the eggs and brown sugar. Beat in the half-and-half, milk, and vanilla to blend thoroughly. Pour over the bread, and press the bread down slightly to saturate it completely.
Bake in a 400F oven until the bread is browned and the custard is set, 45-55 minutes. Cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar, and garnish with additional banana slices. Serve warm. Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.