French Toast with Bananas and Walnuts

• 6 eggs
• 1/4  cup  milk
• 4 very ripe bananas
• 1/4  cup  walnuts, coarsely chopped
• 1/8  teaspoon  nutmeg, freshly grated
• 8 slices egg bread
• 4  tablespoon  butter
• confectioner's sugar, for dusting
• Honey, Maple Syrup, or Jam (use preferred topping)

In a large shallow bowl, using a fork, beat the eggs until lightly frothy. Stir in the milk and set aside. Peel the bananas into a small bowl and mash them with a fork. Stir in the walnuts and the nutmeg.

Spread the banana mixture over the half of the bread slices, leaving a 1/4 inch border uncovered on all edges. Top with the remaining bread slices and press down gently to seal.

Place 2 sandwiches in the egg mixture and press down gently. Turn over and let soak for a moment until evenly saturated on both sides. Repeat with the other 2 remaining sandwiches.

In a frying pan or on a griddle, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Place the sandwiches on griddle and fry until the undersides are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining butter, flip the sandwiches with a spatula and fry until golden brown.

To serve place the toast on plates and dust with confectioners sugar. Serve with honey, maple syrup, or jam.

Yield: 4 servings
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Ease of preparation: easy

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen