Banana bread pudding is a delectable new way to use up slightly ripened bananas and day-old bread. As an alternative to your go-to quick bread, this custard-based recipe—with all of the same flavors as its namesake—is an excellent brunch or dessert option for using up aging bananas. Although it’s exceptional on its own, a warm rum toffee sauce makes it even more decadent. Why Is Stale Bread Better for Bread Pudding? Using leftover French bread gives the custard a chance to settle into the nooks and crannies of the bread. It also helps to avoid a soggy mess. Tips for Making Banana Bread Pudding Use bananas that are slightly mottled with brown spots. These bananas are full of great banana flavor, but won’t fall apart when sliced. In this recipe, two mashed bananas are incorporated into the milk custard, while the remaining banana is sliced and dotted on top of the …