Layered Bananas Foster Pudding

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups finely crushed animal crackers, graham crackers, or vanilla wafers
1 cup butter or margarine, divided
1 cup brown sugar
3 bananas, sliced
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 2.9oz box instant banana cream pudding
2 1/2 cups milk
1 8oz container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions:

1.  Melt 1/2 cup butter or margarine and stir together with the crushed crackers or cookies.  Press into the bottom of a greased 13x9 casserole dish.  Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.  Cool completely.

2.  While the crust cools, melt the remaining 1/2 cup butter or margarine in a small skillet.  Stir in the brown sugar and cook for 3-5 minutes, until brown sugar is completely dissolved.  Add sliced bananas and continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes, until syrupy in consistency.  Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and nutmeg.  Pour and spread evenly on top of crust.  Let cool completely.

3.  Whisk together pudding mix and milk according to package directions.  Pour on top of the cooled bananas foster layer.  Top with whipped topping and refrigeration at least an hour before serving.