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Banana 03

Banana 03 is built on Bread Cubes, Milk, Salt, Firmly Packed Brown Sugar, and Vanilla. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 3 cup
• 2 cup
• 1/4 tsp
• 1/2 cup
• 5 1/2 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees (325 degrees for a glass pan).

2. 2

   Lightly spray a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

3. 3

   Spread bread cubes in pan.

4. 4

   Peel bananas, cut them into slices and gently tuck among pieces of bread.

5. 5

   Shake the pan to distribute everything somewhat evenly.

6. 6

   Combine eggs, milk, salt, brown sugar, vanilla, almond extract and nutmeg in a blender or food processor, and whip until smooth.

7. 7

   Pour liquid mixture over bread and let it sit for about 5 minutes.

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   Use a spoon to poke the bread into the liquid until all the pieces are soaked.

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   Top with slices of butter, if desired.

10. 10

    Bake in center of oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until custard is almost set. (It's

11. 11

    OK if it is still slightly wet on top.) Cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

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    Serve warm or at room temperature.

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    Add a lime wedge to squeeze over, along with a dollop of yogurt, sour cream or creme fraiche on top of each serving.