- 3 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups lowfat 1% milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 cups raisin bread, cut into 3/4-inch squares
- 2/3 cup dried tart cherries
- 1 large very ripe banana, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch-thick pieces
- Creamy Topping (optional):
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 4 teaspoons packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Stir together beaten eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a medium bowl using a wire whisk.
- Place two-thirds of the bread pieces in an 8x8x2-inch baking pan or dish. Top with cherries, banana slices and remaining bread pieces. Pour egg mixture evenly over bread mixture.
- Bake, uncovered, in preheated oven for 65 to 70 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, for topping, stir together sour cream, brown sugar, orange peel and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon. Serve bread pudding topped with sour cream mixture.