Banana Cream Waffles

Directions

1. 1
   In chilled small bowl, beat whipping cream on high speed of electric mixer until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until serving time.
2. 2
   In a 2-qt saucepan, stir pudding mix and 2 cups of milk with wire whisk. Cook over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens slightly.
3. 3
   Remove from heat and stir in sliced bananas.
4. 4
   Cover to keep warm.
5. 5
   Preheat waffle maker and, if necessary, brush with vegetable oil (before each battering to prevent sticking) or spray with cooking spray before heating.
6. 6
   In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in remaining ingredients just until moistened.
7. 7
   Pour about 1/2 cup batter onto hot waffle maker. Close lid of waffle maker. [You may want to follow the directions of your waffle maker].
8. 8
   Bake about 5 minutes or until steaming stops.
9. 9
   Carefully remove waffle.
10. 10
    Repeat with remaining batter.
11. 11
    Serve each waffle topped with about 1/3 cup banana mixture and 2 tablespoons of whipped cream.