Classic Banana Pudding

Ingredients:

– 1 (5 oz) package of instant vanilla pudding mix
– 2 cups cold milk
– 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– 1 (12 oz) container of whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
– 1 (12 oz) box vanilla wafers
– 4 bananas, sliced

Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Pudding**: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, and continue to whisk until smooth. Fold in about half of the whipped topping.

2. **Layer the Ingredients**:
– **First Layer**: In a 9×13-inch baking dish, arrange a layer of vanilla wafers on the bottom.
– **Second Layer**: Add a layer of sliced bananas over the wafers.
– **Third Layer**: Pour a portion of the pudding mixture over the bananas.
– Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of pudding.

3. **Top with Whipped Topping**: Spread the remaining whipped topping evenly over the final layer of pudding.

4. **Chill**: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the wafers to soften.

5. **Serve**: Before serving, you can optionally garnish with additional banana slices or crumbled vanilla wafers.

Enjoy your delicious banana pudding! If you have any other questions or need more recipes, feel free to ask.