Ingredients

• 2 (12 oz.) boxes vanilla wafers (Nilla wafers)
• 3 lb. bananas, sliced
• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 3 whole eggs
• 6 egg yolks (save whites for meringue)
• 1/2 c. butter
• 6 c. milk
• dash of salt
• 2 tsp. vanilla

• Meringue Topping

• 6 egg whites
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 4 tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Instructions

1. Layer sliced bananas and vanilla wafers in large baking pan.

2. Mix together sugar, flour, eggs, butter and salt in heavy bottomed saucepan; add milk, a little at a time.

3. Cook slowly until the mixture thickens.

4. Let cool for a few minutes, then add vanilla.

5. Pour over bananas and vanilla wafers.

6. Beat the egg whites with lemon juice, sugar and vanilla until stiff.

7. Spoon this mixture over top of pudding and brown at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden on top.