I have some bananas to use up. Like most of you I started to look through my cupboard at what I have on hand that might trigger some ideas for supper. There was a box of instant vanilla pudding and my stack of bags of rice. As I have written in the past that I depend on local charity food pantries to get through the month and that is why I have a stack of bags of rice. Many of my recipes are for low budget cooking.
I planned a stir fry for supper and saved a cup of cooked rice from that to use in the pudding. While looking for a recipe idea on the internet I saw a banana pudding with caramel sauce. I had some caramel sauce in the refrigerator left over from ice cream treat. I watch for mark downs for foods that normally not in my budget. This is what I made.
Easy Banana Rice Pudding with Caramel Sauce
Ingredients:
- 1 box (4 serving size) instant vanilla pudding
- 2 cups cold whole milk
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup precooked white rice
- 3-4 bananas
- 3/4 cup caramel sauce
Directions:
You will need 6 dessert bowls or custard bowls.
In a mixing bowl beat pudding mix, milk, and cinnamon until thick. Add cooked rice and stir in.
Warm caramel syrup. Dribble a small amount of caramel sauce into the bottom of dessert dishes. Slice a layer of banana next into bowls. Now layer some rice pudding on top. Layer another few slices of banana on top of pudding. Dibble a little bit of caramel sauce on bananas. Top with the rest of pudding and a few slices of bananas. Spoon the last of the caramel sauce over the pudding. Chill and serve.
The pudding sounds yummy but I am not gonna lie. I want your dishes. I collect brown drip dishes and those pots are lovely.
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I started out with Pfaltzgraff dinnerware as a wedding gift 50 years ago. I added to it over the years and bought most of it 30 years ago when no one wanted it anymore second hand.. So I do have some nice pieces from different manufactures that I probably should feature more in my photographs. These are individual casseroles that have lids. I was going to use the custard cups but they seemed a little small for this. Something you should know as a collector is that some of the canisters were sold individually and not in sets. I bought mine new, one at a time, and they are plain. It was the only way I could afford them. They were made by McCoy. So if you see an orphan canister give it a second look. I bought a large, medium and 2 small that have been in my kitchen for the last 45 years. I don’t see much brown drip anymore in the thrift shops not like I used to.
Thanks for your comment.
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Thanks for the information. There is a thrift shop a block from my house that always seems to have a few pieces. There is a rumor going around the owner is going to have a full set up for sale soon. Its supposedly over 200 pieces .
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You have something to keep an eye out for and keep some money for.
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Yum!
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Thank you. We enjoyed it.
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Sounds great! I used to make banana pudding and pour into graham cracker crust for my step son. His favorite dessert growing up.
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My kids liked banana cream pie also. Thanks for your comment.
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I made it last evening!
So delicious & easy but so yummy with the layers! Divine! x 🙂
Congrats on the 1,000 followers! I reached them after 7 years! xxx
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I ate some for breakfast today. I didn’t start out to draw an audience. It was a easy way to share recipes to friends on line. As always, thanks for the comment.
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I also didn’t start to draw an audience! 😉 Have nice day!
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Yum this is a great idea!
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Thanks.
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You think like I do. When I plan a meal, my starting point generally is, “What do I have in my refrigerator and cupboards?
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I also do that before I shop. I look at some recipes to use the items and figure out what is needed to make them. Make a list to shop with. Thanks for stopping in.
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