BANANAS FOSTER FRENCH TOAST

INGREDIENTS:
8 slices cinnamon bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
8 eggs
1 Cup milk
2-1/2 Cups real maple syrup
1 tsp rum extract
6 ripe bananas, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 C chopped pecans

Directions:
1. Spray bottom of 13 x 9 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange bread cuges in baking dish. In large bowl, beat eggs, milk and 1/2 cup of the maple syrup with wire whisk. Pour over bread in baking dish. cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
2. Heat ove to 350 degrees. Uncover; bake 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown along edges. Let stand 7 to 10 minutes before serving.
3. Meanwhile, in medium microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 2 cups of maple syrup uncovered on high 1 to 2 minutes. Stir every 30 seconds, until warm. Stir in rum extract.
4. Sprinkle banana slices and pecans evenly over bread; drizzle with warmed syrup mixture. Serve immediately.