BREAD PUDDING WITH BANANAS AND CREAM CHEESE

Bread Pudding With Bananas and Cream Cheese image

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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8 ounces French bread, cubed (or Challah bread)
4 ounces neufchatel cheese, cut into small cubes or 4 ounces cream cheese
2 bananas, sliced
3 large eggs
2 cups 2% low-fat milk
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Arrange half of bread cubes in a lightly greased 8x8 pan. Sprinkle evenly with cream cheese and bananas. Top with remaining bread cubes.
Whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, butter and maple syrup. Pour over bread mixture, pressing bread cubes to absorb the moisture. Cover and chill for 8 hours.
Preheat oven to 350°F Sprinkle with cinnamon, and bake covered for 30 minutes.
Uncover and bake 30 min more or till lightly browned and set. Let stand a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.6, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 123.7, Sodium 366.3, Carbohydrate 48, Fiber 2, Sugar 22.9, Protein 12.5