Banana Bread Pudding
Transform day-old bread into this easy banana bread pudding! The mashed banana caramelizes in the oven, making it extra delicious.
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Ingredients
For the Bread Pudding:
- 4 cups cubed day-old French or sourdough bread 1-inch 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
For the 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
Instructions
Prepare the Bread Pudding:
- Place the bread cubes in a greased 2-quart casserole dish.
- Pour the melted butter over the top and toss to coat the bread evenly.
Make the Custard:
- In a medium bowl, lightly beat the eggs.
- Add the milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, and mix well.
- Stir in the sliced bananas.
Assemble and Bake:
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes and stir to ensure all the bread is coated.
- Bake, uncovered, at 375°F for about 40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Prepare the Sauce:
- While the pudding bakes, melt the butter in a small saucepan.
- Combine the sugar and cornstarch and add to the melted butter.
- Stir in the milk and corn syrup.
- Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture comes to a full boil. Boil for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Serve:
- Pour the warm sauce over the warm banana bread pudding and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 561mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g
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