Banana Bourbon Bread Pudding

BREAD PUDDING

• 1 loaf of Banana Bread, cubed
• 4 cups French or Italian Bread, cubed
• 2 very ripe Bananas, mashed
• 3 Eggs
• 1 Cup of Sugar
• 3 Cups Milk, Hot
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 tsp Allspice
• 1/2 Cup Pecans, toasted and chopped

1. Heat Oven to 350 Degrees.
2. Coat 9" x 13" Baking Pan with Cooking Spray
3. On a rimmed baking sheet arrange cubed banana and French Bread in a even layer. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or lightly toasted, set aside.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, and sugar. While whisking pour in hot milk, then add vanilla and allspice.
5. Gently fold in cubed toasted bread and pecans.
6. Spoon the mixture into baking dish and cook for 25 to 30 minutes.

BOURBON SAUCE

• 1 stick of butter, softened
• 2 Cups Powdered Sugar
• 1/4 Cup Bourbon

1. Using a medium bowl and an electric mixer beat the butter until smooth and soft.
2. Add powdered sugar and beat until well incorporated.
3. Add the bourbon and stir until smooth.

When the bread pudding is finished. Dollop any pools of liquid on top so that the entire surface is coated with that liquid.

Scoop out Bread Pudding and place in a dessert dish, spoon some bourbon sauce on top.