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Banana-Caramel Bread Pudding





Yields
Makes 8 servings

Roxanne Chan created this rich, creamy bread pudding to mimic the flavors of a favorite bar cookie.

 4 cups 1-inch cubes sturdy white bread
 2 bananas (8 oz. total), peeled and sliced crosswise
 1 cup (6 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips
 1/2 cup pecan halves
 1/2 cup prepared caramel sauce, at room temperature
 3 cups milk (whole or 2%)
 3 large eggs
 3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Step 1
1

Arrange bread cubes evenly in a buttered 9-inch square baking pan. Arrange banana slices over bread cubes, then sprinkle with chocolate and nuts. Drizzle caramel sauce evenly over top.

Step 2
2

In a blender, whirl milk, eggs, cream cheese, and cinnamon until smooth. Pour over bread cubes. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes.

Step 3
3

Bake in a 325° regular or convection oven until top is set, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Let stand at least 10 minutes after removing from oven, then serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories388
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g27%

Saturated Fat 9.4g47%
Cholesterol 106mg36%
Sodium 273mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 46g17%

Dietary Fiber 2.4g9%
Protein 9.5g

* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.