BANANA PUDDING CRUNCH

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Field editor Joanie Ward of Brownsburg, Indiana gives a twist to a traditional comfort food by adding a crunchy meringue-nut topping. It's a dressed-up dessert that's so easy to prepare.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups cold 2% milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup sour cream
2 medium firm bananas, sliced
1 cup sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk the milk, pudding mixes and sour cream for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until thickened. Fold in bananas. Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving., For topping, combine the sugar, pecans and egg. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until browned and crunchy. Cool., Using a spatula, loosen pecan mixture from pan and break into small pieces. Sprinkle over pudding just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.