If you love bread pudding or you've never had it before, you'll want to try this banana bread pudding. It's a quick and easy recipe that results in a delicious dessert. This is a great recipe for a dessert after a family meal or a dessert to bring to a potluck. You'll want to bookmark this recipe to come back to again and again.
Ingredients:
2 cups milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 eggs
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups bread, torn into small pieces
4 very ripe bananas, mashed
Directions:
1. Mix milk and melted butter. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl; whisk eggs, sugars, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. Slowly add milk mixture, mixing well.
4. Add bread and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the bananas.
5. Grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole. Add the bread mixture.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes.
Where Did Bread Pubbing Originate?
Pudding dates back to the Middle Ages and is now known as custard. Bread pudding originated in England in the 11th century. It was created to repurpose stale bread because food was scarce, and nothing was left to waste. It became known as the “poor man's pudding” in later centuries. It was made with only bread, sugar, spices, and boiling water during that time.
Bread pudding has since evolved and become popular in many countries. Each country has put their own twist on this dessert. It's no longer considered a “poor man's pudding” as it can be found in elegant eateries. There are many recipes for bread pudding, and you can even make bread pudding in a slow cooker. This dessert can either be sweet or savory. The possibilities are endless with bread pudding.
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