"Recipe adapted from Our Best Bites..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1 overripe banana
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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16 ounces crusty bread (I used two 8-ounce mini boules), best if it’s day-old
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1 teaspoon hazelnut extract (optional - you can use vanilla)
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7 eggs
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1 1/2 cups half and half
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1 1/2 cups milk
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4 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts), optional
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 bananas, sliced
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 cup maple syrup