Microwave Banana Pudding

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups milk (skim milk is OK)
• 4 egg yolks, slightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

• 1 (12 ounce) box vanilla wafers
• 4-6 ripe bananas (sliced into circles)

• 1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping

Directions

1. 1

   In large microwavable bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in milk and mix well. Microwave on high for 4 minutes. Remove from microwave.

2. 2

   Stir in egg yolks.

3. 3

   Microwave at 3-minute intervals. Stirring well after each until pudding is thick and creamy. (It usually takes me 4 or 5 intervals. Will vay by microwave).

4. 4

   Stir in butter and vanilla.

5. 5

   In 9x13-inch glass pan, layer vanilla wafers on bottom, then half bananas, then half of pudding. Repeat layering process. Refrigerate. Top with whipped cream before serving (optional).