Spiced Banana Bread Pudding

Spiced Banana Bread Pudding

Courtesy of Egg Farmers of Ontario

Spiced Banana Bread Pudding

A tropical flair is added to this comfort food classic with the addition of bananas. Combined with the warming, aromatic spices, this delicious dish will leave them wanting more!

Makes: 9 Servings
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes

Ingredients

Pudding

  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 6 eggs
  • 3 cups milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • 2 ripe but firm bananas, sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter, softened
  • 2 slices 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick egg bread
  • ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine spice mix and salt. Whisk in 1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla; set aside.
  2. Butter an 11 x 8-inch glass baking dish. Slice bananas and arrange evenly in the bottom of the baking dish. Butter bread slices on both sides and cut into cubes; sprinkle over top of bananas to cover. Pour egg mixture evenly over top and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup (50 mL) of sugar.
  3. Bake in preheated 350°F (180°C) oven for about 1 hour or until knife inserted in centre comes out clean and top is golden brown and slightly puffed. Let cool slightly before serving.

Tip: For an extra touch of sweetness and elegance, serve with a dallop of whipped cream.