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Awesome Banana Bruschetta

Don’t brush away any thoughts of trying bruschetta. This recipe takes a classic and prepares it with a tropical inspiration. You’ll feel like you’re in the Bahamas when you put this lush banana treat to the taste test.
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Course Breakfast, Fruit Desserts
Cuisine Continental

Servings 6 servings
Calories 1427.97 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 6 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick slices sweet bread, egg bread, or raisin bread
  • 1 medium banana, mashed (1/2 cup)
  • 4 tablespoon(s) cream cheese with pineapple
  • 4 tablespoon(s) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 medium bananas, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon(s) butter or margarine, melted
  • 2 tablespoon(s) brown sugar

Instructions

 

  • Toast bread and let cool.
  • Combine mashed banana, cream cheese, and cocoa powder in a medium bowl.
  • Spread some of the mixture over each toasted bread slice.
  • Place slices on a cookie sheet.
  • Layer banana slices on top of cream cheese mixture.
  • Brush bananas with melted butter or margarine.
  • Sprinkle with brown sugar.
  • Broil bruschetta 4 to 5-inches from the heat for 30 to 60 seconds or until banana slices just begin to glaze.
  • To serve, sprinkle tops with sifted powdered sugar and garnish with chocolate curls and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 1427.97kcalCarbohydrates: 254.25gProtein: 26.46gFat: 39.54gSaturated Fat: 21.91gCholesterol: 80.53mgSodium: 922.27mgFiber: 24.56gSugar: 102.65g

Keyword Butter, Chocolate
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