Brown Sugar Banana French Toast Casserole

INGREDIENTS

6 tbsp

unsalted butter

3/4 cup

light brown sugar (packed)

2 tbsp

pure maple syrup

salt

ripe-firm bananas (peeled and sliced)

large eggs

1 cup

milk (preferably whole or 2%)

1 cup

half and half

2 tbsp

light brown sugar

1 tsp

ground cinnamon

1 tbsp

pure vanilla extract

loaf French bread (cut into large cubes (preferably a day or two old))

1/3 cup

light brown sugar (packed)

1/3 cup

all purpose flour

1/2 tsp

ground cinnamon

salt

3 tbsp

unsalted butter (softened)

To serve: maple syrup, caramel sauce, sliced bananas, chopped nuts, and/or whipped cream