Baked Banana French Toast Cups

1 small loaf french bread
4 eggs
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 large banana
6 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
Powdered sugar
Maple syrup

• Coat six 4 oz. ramekins with non-stick spray.
• Cut french bread into 18 slices. Cut them about 1/2 – 3/4 inch thick. Make sure three will fit in each dish easily.
• In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, milk, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla until blended.
• Place sliced bread in bowl to coat.
• Place three slices of bread into each dish.
• Cut banana into 12 or more slices. Coat slices with mixture and then dip coated bananas in 2 tablespoons brown sugar and stuff in between bread.
• Transfer dishes to a baking sheet. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour or overnight.
• When you are ready to bake, mix together remaining 4 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 tablespoon butter and sprinkle over bread.
• Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes.
• Enjoy warm with powdered sugar and maple syrup.
• Makes six