Caramelized Banana Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce

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Warm banana bread pudding featuring caramelized bananas and a smooth bourbon-infused caramel sauce for a cozy dessert. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, layers day-old banana bread, ripe bananas, unsalted butter into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 50 min Serves 8 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large skillet, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar and 2 sliced ripe bananas; cook for 5 minutes, flipping bananas halfway until caramelized and golden.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 2 cups whole milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream, and 1 tbsp vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Place 6 cups cubed day-old banana bread in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing gently to soak. Scatter caramelized bananas on top.
  4. Step 4: Bake uncovered for 40 minutes until custard is set and the top is golden brown.
  5. Step 5: For bourbon sauce, whisk 1 cup dark brown sugar, 1/4 cup bourbon, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and 3 tbsp water in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  6. Step 6: Cook, whisking constantly, until sauce thickens and bubbles, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  7. Step 7: Serve warm bread pudding drizzled with bourbon sauce.

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