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.
Course Breakfast, Fruit Desserts
Cuisine Continental
Servings 6 servings
Calories 1427.97 kcal
- 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
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.
Calories: 1427.97kcalCarbohydrates: 254.25gProtein: 26.46gFat: 39.54gSaturated Fat: 21.91gCholesterol: 80.53mgSodium: 922.27mgFiber: 24.56gSugar: 102.65g
Keyword Butter, Chocolate