French Toast Pockets Stuffed with Bananas

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

• 1 firm, ripe banana
• 1/2 cup Half-and-Half
• 1/4 milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 4 slices day old bread
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Slice bananas into a bowl.
2. Whisk together Half-and-Half, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon and nutmeg.
3. Cut bread slices nearly in half leaving one edge intact, forming a pocket. Arrange a layer of banana slices inside the bread pocket.
4. In baking dish, arrange bread pockets in a single layer and pour mixture over them. Soak for 15 minutes, turning over once or twice.
5. In a 12-inch skillet melt butter over low heat and cook stuffed bread until golden.
6. Serve with confectioners' sugar and maple syrup.