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Banana Bread Pudding

Banana bread pudding is a comforting dessert that blends ripe bananas and stale bread with a rich custard base. This easy-to-make dish transforms simple ingredients into a delectable treat, perfect for using up leftovers and overripe bananas.  
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cubed French bread brioche, or sourdough
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 2 cups whole milk or high-fat milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger optional
  • 1 tablespoon dark rum optional
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Slice the Bread: Cut bread into 1-inch cubes.
  3. Mash the Bananas: Mash ripe bananas until smooth and mix with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  4. Whisk the Eggs and Sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
  5. Add the Milk: Gradually whisk in the milk to the egg mixture.
  6. Combine Ingredients: Fold the mashed bananas into the custard. Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes in a large mixing bowl, ensuring the bread is well-coated. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
  7. Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  8. Assemble and Bake: Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and set. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For added flavor, stir in dark rum and vanilla extract before baking.
  • To prevent soggy pudding, use slightly stale bread and avoid oversoaking.
  • Serve warm with ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.