Banana-Nutella Stuffed Croissant

Makes: 1 serving

Start to Finish: 5 minutes

Ingredients

1 large butter croissant

4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened

2 tablespoons Nutella

½ banana, sliced into rounds

3 tablespoons granulated brown sugar

1 egg

¼ cup milk

2 tablespoons sugar

½ teaspoon vanilla extract butter

One stick of butter

Confectioners’ sugar (garnishment)

Fresh fruit (garnishment)

Directions

1: Slice croissant lengthwise almost all the way through. Spread cream cheese on both sides. Spread Nutella on top of cream cheese.

2: Toss banana slices with brown sugar and place in an ovenproof pan. Put under a hot broiler for about 30 seconds, or until the sugar melts. Place banana slices on top of Nutella and close the croissant.

3: In a bowl, combine egg, milk, sugar, and vanilla; mix until well blended. Dunk the croissant into the batter, soaking well.

4: Heat a sauté pan over medium heat and coat with a little butter. Add the croissant and cook like French toast, turning once. Top with confectioners’ sugar and fresh fruit, if desired.

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