Caramel-Banana Bread Puddings

Caramel-Banana Bread Puddings
Caramel-Banan Head to the store and pick up milk, butter, half and half, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Preheat broiler. Butter eight 3/4-cup ramekins.
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Mix caramel sauce and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt in small bowl. Spoon 1 generous tablespoon caramel into each ramekin.
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Place bread on rimmed baking sheet.
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Spread 1 generous tablespoon caramel over each bread slice. Broil until caramel is bubbling and slightly darker, watching to avoid burning, 1 to 2 minutes. Cool.
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Cut each bread slice into 6 squares, for 48 pieces total. Set 1 banana slice on each bread square. Arrange 6 banana-topped bread squares standing on edge, side by side in each prepared ramekin, fitting snugly.
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Whisk eggs, half and half, milk, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, vanilla, and 1/8 teaspoon sea salt in medium bowl.
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7
Pour enough custard into each ramekin to reach top.
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Let stand until bread absorbs some of custard, about 30 minutes. Reserve any remaining custard.
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Meanwhile, position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 400°F.
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Pour remaining custard into ramekins.
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Brush exposed bread pieces with melted butter.
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Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Set ramekins in large roasting pan.
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Pour enough hot water into pan to come halfway up sides of ramekins.
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Bake puddings until set and knife inserted into custard comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
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15
Remove from pan; cool. DO AHEAD: Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
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Serve bread puddings warm or at room temperature.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score2
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