Recipe of the Day: French Toast on the Grill

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French Toast on the Grill
August 7, 2011
Pat and Gina NeelyRecipe courtesy of Pat and Gina Neely
Take breakfast outside with this creamy orange-scented French toast
from the Neelys. Real maple syrup and caramelized bananas will
make your morning a little sweeter.
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Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (from about 1 medium orange)
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons cognac (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
  • Salt
  • 8 slices Texas toast or other thick white bread
  • 3 large ripe bananas
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Confectioners' sugar, for garnish
  • Pure maple syrup, for garnish

Directions

  • Whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, orange juice, vanilla, cognac, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
  • Place the bread in 2 shallow baking dishes in a single layer. Pour the egg mixture over the bread; let soak for 10 minutes.
  • While the bread is soaking, preheat a grill to medium. Place a flat cast-iron skillet on the grill. Brush the bananas with the melted butter; cook in the skillet until they are browned on all sides and beginning to release their juices, about 3 minutes. Use a spatula to transfer the bananas to a plate, then wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel. When the bananas are cool enough to handle, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • Remove a piece of bread from the egg mixture, allowing the excess to drip off. Place on a cutting board, top with four or five banana slices, then cover with another piece of bread. Brush the skillet on the grill lightly with vegetable oil. Add the sandwich to the pan; place a grill press or heavy pan over the sandwich to weigh it down. Cook until the bread is nicely toasted and golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip, press and cook on the other side until golden. Keep warm; repeat with the remaining bread and bananas, adding more oil as needed. Transfer the panini to plates and slice in half diagonally; top with confectioners' sugar and plenty of maple syrup.

Photograph by Miki Duisterhof

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