Ingredients

5 cups bread cubes (5-6)
2 eggs
2 cups half and half
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, divided
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
salt
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons pecans
2 tablespoons rum, optional
2 bananas, sliced (2-3)

Instructions

Place bread cubes in greased baking dish. Mix eggs, half and half, sugar, vanilla, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg and a 
sprinkle of salt. Pour over bread. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes. In a saucepan, melt butter, brown sugar, pecans,
¼ teaspoon cinnamon, a sprinkle of salt and rum, if desired. Heat over medium-high heat until bubbly. Add bananas and
cook for 2-3 minutes. Serve bread pudding warm or at room temperature with warm bananas foster sauce. Serves 6