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.
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
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