This Banana Sandwich tastes like dessert! Buttery brioche is layered with mascarpone, banana slices, honey, and cinnamon, then grilled until caramelized and golden.
authorโs note
This Banana Sandwich Tastes Like Pure Nostalgia!
Iโve always loved a good banana and honey sandwich. Itโs one of those simple combos that just worksโฆ sweet, soft, and so satisfying, and thereโs something about it that feels instantly nostalgic, even if you didnโt grow up eating them. And if you didnโt, itโs seriously not too late. This is one of those recipes that feels familiar the second you try it.
The version Iโve always loved is super simple, but once I started experimenting, I knew it could be even better. I added mascarpone one day on a whim, and it completely changed the sandwich. It makes everything extra creamy and a little more rich, almost like a dessert filling, and once itโs grilled with buttery bread, it takes that classic banana and honey combo and turns it into something next level.
Hereโs What You Need:
| Ingredient | Swap or tip |
|---|---|
| Brioche bread | Use Texas toast or thick white bread |
| Mascarpone | Swap with cream cheese (slightly tangier) |
| Banana | Use ripe but not mushy bananas |
| Honey | Maple syrup works too |
| Cinnamon | Try pumpkin pie spice for a twist |
chelseaโs recipe tip
My Top Banana Sandwich Tips
- Slice bananas thick: Keeps the inside from getting too mushy
- Cook on medium heat: Too hot and the bread burns before the inside warms.
- Butter the bread evenly: This gives that golden, crisp finish.
- Eat right away: This is best fresh off the pan.
How To Make A Honey Banana Sandwich
- Spread mascarpone on one slice of thick bread.
- Add banana slices (ยฝ- to ยพ-inch thick) to the other slice.
- Drizzle honey over the bananas and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Press the slices together and butter the outsides of the bread.
- Grill in a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat for 2โ3 minutes per side, until golden.
Variations
- Peanut butter: Turns it into a PB banana sandwich situation.
- Add chocolate chips: Melty chocolate takes this over the top.
- Add strawberries: Fresh and slightly tart balance the sweetness.
- Use Nutella: Dessert sandwich energy all the way.
More Unique Sandwich Recipes:
Honey and Banana Sandwich
Equipment
- Electric griddle or pan
Ingredients
- 2 slices brioche bread I like Sara Leeยฎ Artesanoโข Brioche
- 1-1/2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 large banana
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 teaspoons unsalted butter
Instructionsย
- Lay out the pieces of bread. Spread mascarpone cheese on one side of one piece of bread. Cut bananas into thick (1/2 to 3/4-inch thick) slices and place them on the other piece of bread. Drizzle honey all over the bananasโadd to taste (I like about 2 teaspoons). Sprinkle cinnamon to taste right on topโabout 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon, depending on preference. Place the piece of bread with mascarpone cheese on top of the bread with bananas. Smooth butter on that top piece of bread (facing outwards).
- Preheat a griddle or pan to medium-high heat. Add the sandwich, buttered side down. Cook for 2โ3 minutes or until lightly browned. While the sandwich is cooking, spread butter on the side of bread facing you that hasnโt been buttered yet. Using a large spatula, flip the sandwich and cook another 2โ3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, slice in half, and enjoy.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
As your sister, Iโm not sure how you made something so simple look and TASTE so good๐คฉ
Thanks Callie! ๐