Banana Split French Toast Debbi Bracker Recipe

• 10 ounce canned maraschino cherries
• 1 lb French bread
• 8 ounce cream cheese softened
• 1/4 c. granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 8 ounce crushed pineapple liquid removed
• 1/3 c. miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 4 x Large eggs
• 1/3 c. lowfat milk
• 4 sm ripe bananas halved lengthwise
• 2 c. frzn whipped topping about 2/3 of an
• 1 x 8 oz container thawed
• 1/4 c. minced pecans Maple syrup warmed

1. Cut 4 maraschino cherries in half; set aside for garnish.
2. Chop remaining cherries.
3. Cut off and throw away ends of bread loaf.
4. Slice remaining loaf into 16 (1/2-inch to 3/4-inch) slices.
5. Combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in a medium mixing bowl; beat with an electric mixer at medium speed 3 to 4 min, or possibly till creamy.
6. By hand, stir in pineapple, chocolate chips and minced cherries; mix well.
7. Spray a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
8. Combine Large eggs and lowfat milk in a shallow bowl or possibly pie plate.
9. Dip one side of 1 bread slice into egg mix.
10. Place on baking pan, dipped side down.
11. Gently spread with 1/8 of cream cheese mix; top with a banana half.
12. Repeat with 7 more slices.
13. Dip one side of each of the remaining 8 bread slices in egg mix.
14. Place, dipped side up, on top of banana Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven 35 to 40 min, or possibly till tops are light golden and centers are set.
15. To serve, top each serving with 1/4 c. whipped topping, 1-1/2 tsp.
16. minced pecans and 1 reserved cherry half.
17. Serve with maple syrup.
18. Makes 8 servings.
19. First prize winner from Debbi Bracker, Carl Junction, MO
20. Surprise your family with this wonderful brunch entree.

maraschino cherries, bread, cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla, pineapple, chocolate chips, eggs, milk, pecans maple

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/banana-split-french-toast-debbi-bracker-77693 (may not work)