Bananas Foster Bread Pudding (Print-Friendly Format)
Sweet bananas foster meets warm, gooey bread pudding for a perfect dessert.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Bread Pudding
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20 ounces Texas Toast enriched white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
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4 cups milk
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5 large eggs
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ cup granulated sugar
→ Bananas Foster Sauce
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½ cup butter
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1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon nutmeg
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⅛ teaspoon cloves
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½ teaspoon rum extract
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½ cup heavy cream
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3 bananas, sliced
# How to Make It:
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Let bread cubes sit out to become slightly stale.
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In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Add bread cubes and stir to coat.
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Place the bread mixture in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
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Pour the soaked bread mixture and any remaining milk into the prepared baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Set aside to cool while preparing the sauce.
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In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Stir constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
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Add heavy cream and stir until combined. Stir in bananas and rum extract until fully incorporated.
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Pour the banana sauce over the baked bread pudding. Serve warm and optionally top with vanilla ice cream.
# Additional Information:
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Letting the bread sit out to become slightly stale helps it absorb the egg mixture better.
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Covering the dish with aluminum foil prevents excess browning during baking.