French Toast Casserole With Caramelized Bananas

• FOR THE CASSEROLE:
• 1 loaf French Bread
• 8 Eggs
• 3 cups Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla
• 4 teaspoons Sugar, Plus 3 Tablespoons, Divided
• 4 teaspoons Cinnamon, Divided
• 1 teaspoon Cardamom
• 2 Tablespoons Butter
• FOR THE BANANAS:
• 2 Tablespoons Butter
• 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
• 2 Bananas, Sliced
• FOR THE WHIPPED CREAM:
• 1 cup Whipping Cream
• 1 Tablespoon Icing Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoons Cardamom

1. For the casserole:
2. Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish. Cut French bread into 1-inch square cubes. Spread evenly on the greased dish.
3. Mix eggs, milk, vanilla, 4 teaspoons sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and cardamom together in a stand mixer on medium speed until thoroughly combined. Pour over bread cubes. Cover casserole and refrigerate overnight or for 8 hours.
4. In the morning, remove casserole from fridge and let stand for 30 minutes. Mix remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and butter. Dollop mixture evenly over the casserole.
5. Bake at 350u0b0F for 30-40 minutes, until a knife inserted in the centre comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving with bananas and whipped cream.
6. For the bananas:
7. Add butter to a pan on medium heat. When melted, add sugar and saute bananas briefly until coated with mixture on both sides.
8. For the whipped cream:
9. Combine whipping cream, icing sugar, and cardamom in a bowl and beat until soft peaks form.

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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/breakfastbrunch/french-toast-casserole-with-caramelized-bananas/ (may not work)