Banana Foster's Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400.
2. 2
   In a mixing bowl, combine the bananas with melted butter 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon and pecans.
3. 3
   Gently toss to combine and spread on a round pie plate or 9x9 baking dish.
4. 4
   Bake for 15 minutes or until the bananas are tender and the sugar is starting to bubble and caramelize.
5. 5
   Remove from oven and reduce heat to 350.
6. 6
   While the bananas are caramelizing, use a whisk or hand mixer to combine the milk, whipping cream, egg yolks, eggs, vanilla, salt, remaining brown sugar, rum flavoring (if using), and remaining cinnamon.
7. 7
   Spray a 9x13 dish with cooking spray and spread 1/2 of the bread cubes over the bottom of the pan.
8. 8
   Evenly spread the caramelized bananas on top.
9. 9
   Then put the remaining bread cubes on top.
10. 10
    Pour the milk egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes.
11. 11
    Allow to stand for 10-15 minutes or overnight, poking the bread down into the mixture so it can soak up the liquid.
12. 12
    Bake for 40-50 minutes or until puffed and golden.