Favorite Banana Bread

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Thanks to the addition of cream cheese, this classic bread is unbelievably moist. And while it won't be easy, you should wait until it is completely cooled before slicing ...read more

time

prep:

15 min

total:

1 hr 25 min

servings

total:

16 servings

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What You Need

2-1/4

cups flour

1-1/2

tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder

1/2

tsp. baking soda

pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1/4

cup butter, softened

cup sugar

cup mashed fully ripe bananas (about 3)

eggs

cup chopped PLANTERS Walnuts

Enjoy serving MAXWELL HOUSE coffee with this delicious recipe.

Make It

HEAT oven to 350°F.

MIX flour, baking powder and baking soda. Beat cream cheese, butter and sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add bananas and eggs; mix well. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in nuts.

POUR into greased and floured 9x5-inch loaf pan.

BAKE 1 hour 10 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 min.; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Favorite Chocolate-Banana Bread

Prepare as directed, substituting 4 oz. chopped BAKERS Semi-Sweet Chocolate for the nuts.

Substitute

Prepare using PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese.

How to Soften Cream Cheese

Place completely unwrapped package of cream cheese in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 10 sec. or just until softened. Add 15 sec. for each additional package of cream cheese.

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bigflirt98

posted:1/16/2006

I made this today and it is half gone already. My boyfriend said that I better get a piece before it is gone! I used 4 bananas and added 1t vanilla and 1/4t salt. I added salt because it helps bring out flavors in baking. I used pecans because it was what I had and also sprinkled some on top before baking. Turned out great!!Thanks for the recipe. This will be the only banana bread I make.

kwest75044

posted:12/4/2005

This was the first time I'd seen a banana bread recipe using cream cheese. It turned out to be the most moist, delicious, flavorful banana bread I have ever made. Am sharing this one with lots of friends!

sana 21

posted:11/23/2005

Simple,easy and delicious.I made it at night and reheated it for guests for breakfast everyone loved it.

a cook

posted:11/21/2005

I made this because I needed a recipe to get rid of some ripe bananas before time to toss them out. I'd never seen a banana bread recipe with cream cheese before - this is a great twist on an old favorite. It comes out so moist and yummy. Try it!

Ivory430

posted:11/5/2005

I think this recipe was excellent. I could not believe the amount of bread this made. It looked beautiful when it came out of the oven! I have used different recipes for banana bread before, but this is the best. It is now my favorite. I will definitely be trying different Kraft recipes.

parr2002

posted:10/22/2005

this was so not good. my next to the youngest eats anything. he sure didn't eat this

1000sevard

posted:9/8/2005

Excellent bread and easy to make

jkempter

posted:9/6/2005

I really liked the way it turned out but there was not much banana taste. I used 3 bananas but I think one more might have been the trick. The texture and everythig else turned out ver nicely though, very pretty! I will make it again!

Smores19

posted:9/4/2005

Very tasty and moist! Sometimes needs to cook a little longer to get all the way through.

Theresa1225

posted:8/24/2005

I've been looking for a great banana recipe and I've found it. This has a cake like texture and a good taste to it.