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Banana Bread Pudding

Name: Banana Bread Pudding
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups cubed day-old French or sourdough bread (1-in. pieces); 1/4 cup butter, melted; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 2 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup sliced firm bananas (1/4-inch pieces); SAUCE:; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 3/4 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 40 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Apr. 15, 2023

When I visited my grandmother in summer, I always looked forward to the comforting banana bread pudding she'd make. With its crusty golden top, custard-like inside and smooth vanilla sauce, this pudding is a real homespun dessert. Now I make it for my grandchildren. —Mary Detweiler, Middlefield, Ohio

Ingredients

4 cups cubed day-old French or sourdough bread (1-in. pieces)
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sliced firm bananas (1/4-inch pieces)
SAUCE:
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Place the bread cubes in a greased 2-qt. casserole; pour butter over top and toss to coat. In a medium bowl, lightly beat eggs; add milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Stir in bananas.
Pour over bread cubes and stir to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for about 40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Meanwhile, for sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan. Combine sugar and cornstarch; add to butter. Stir in milk and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture comes to a full boil. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in the vanilla. Serve warm sauce over warm pudding.

Banana Bread Pudding Tips

Do you refrigerate banana bread pudding?

Yes, you should refrigerate banana bread pudding. Because this is a traditional custard made with eggs and milk, leftovers should be covered with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerated.

What other toppings can you add to this recipe?

To switch up this recipe, drizzle on some caramel sauce or melted Nutella. You can also sprinkle servings with mini chocolate chips or toffee brickle pieces.

How can I vary this banana bread pudding recipe?

Create a double banana bread pudding by swapping out the French or sourdough bread with cubed pieces of banana bread! Before assembly, make sure you toast the banana bread cubes by baking them in a single layer on a baking sheet at 350°F until they are dry. Or try cinnamon-raisin banana bread pudding (made in a slow cooker!) or tropical bread pudding

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 439 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 157mg cholesterol, 561mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.