Banana and Cheese French Toast

Steps

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1. 1
   Cut the bread slice horizontally in half, then carefully cut a slit down the middle without piercing all the way through.
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2. 2
   Fold the sliced cheese in half, then fold it again, and insert it into the bread's slit, leaving about 1 cm of space at the top.
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3. 3
   Spread the cream cheese on the inside of the bread, also leaving about 1 cm of space at the top.
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4. 4
   Peel the banana and cut it into slices about 1 cm wide, then press them firmly into the bread's slit.
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5. 5
   Beat the egg lightly, then add the granulated sugar and milk, mixing well.
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6. 6
   Pour about half of the egg mixture into a heat-resistant container, gently place the bread in it, and let the entire surface absorb the liquid.
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7. 7
   Close the bread's opening and place it in the heat-resistant container, pour the remaining egg mixture over it, and loosely cover with plastic wrap.
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8. 8
   Microwave at 600W for 50 seconds.
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9. 9
   Remove the plastic wrap, carefully flip the bread (it will be soft), cover again, and microwave at 600W for another 50 seconds.
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10. 10
    Remove the plastic wrap. Add butter to a frying pan, turn on the heat, and once it's about half melted, reduce to low heat.
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11. 11
    Place the microwaved bread in the pan, cover with a lid, and cook over low heat until golden brown, about 7 minutes.
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12. 12
    Flip the bread, cover with a lid, and continue cooking over low heat until the other side is golden brown, about 3–4 minutes.
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13. 13
    Remove from the pan and serve, optionally drizzled with maple syrup.
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