Down Home Banana Bread Pudding

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this "Down Home Banana Bread Pudding." Perfectly crafted from cubes of day-old French bread or brioche, and layered with sweet, ripe banana slices, this recipe marries creamy custard with warm notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla for a nostalgic, homespun delight. Topped with a golden-brown crust straight from the oven, this pudding is both decadent and easy to prepare, requiring just 15 minutes of prep time. Whether dusted with powdered sugar or served alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce, this banana bread pudding is sure to impress at any gathering. Ideal for using up leftover bread, it’s the perfect blend of practicality and indulgence, bringing a warm, down-home vibe to your dessert table.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 cups (cubed) Day-old bread (French bread or brioche preferred)
• 3 medium Ripe bananas
• 2.5 cups Whole milk
• 0.5 cups Heavy cream
• 4 Large eggs
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups Light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Nutmeg (freshly grated is ideal)
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter (for greasing the pan)
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the unsalted butter and set it aside.

Step 2

Cube the day-old bread into bite-sized pieces and place them into a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Peel and slice the bananas into thin rounds. Add the banana slices to the bowl with the cubed bread.

Step 4

In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth and well combined.

Step 5

Pour the custard mixture over the bread and bananas. Gently toss everything together to ensure the bread is evenly coated. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the custard.

Step 6

Transfer the soaked bread and custard mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 7

Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Then, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.

Step 8

Remove the bread pudding from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving. You can also pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for extra indulgence.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2954.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6109.1

Total Fat 138.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 967.6mg	0%
Sodium 8159.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1031.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.4g	0%
Total Sugars 360.1g
Protein 176.7g	0%

Vitamin D 437.5IU	0%
Calcium 2371.6mg	0%
Iron 56.7mg	0%
Potassium 4268.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.5%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 67.9%