1 (12-ounce) loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 large bananas, sliced
3 cups whole milk
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
6 large eggs
⅓ cup chopped toasted pecans
Maple syrup
Instructions
Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Arrange bread and bananas in prepared pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together milk, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, salt, and eggs. Pour onto bread mixture, lightly pressing with a spoon. Cover and refrigerate for 1½ hours.
Preheat oven to 350°.
Bake, uncovered, until puffed and golden brown, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle with pecans, and serve warm with maple syrup.
Recipe by Paula Deen Magazine at https://pauladeenmagazine.com/banana-pudding-bread-pudding-recipe/