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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a cook

posted:11/3/2011

This is the ONLY banana bread recipe I use anymore. I usually add 1 tsp of vanilla to it. I often use pecans instead of walnuts and add a handful (or so) of dried cranberries. I originally found it in the Philadelphia Cream Cheese cookbook that I got eons ago.

AlabamianAmy

posted:8/19/2011

This was so great! :) First time I've ever even attempted to make banana bread, and it was perfect! I'm so excited! I left out the walnuts because my husband doesn't like them, and I only needed to bake it for one hour, not 70 min. We will definitely be having this again, and some people will probably be receiving this as a Christmas present this year :)

pbt429

posted:5/1/2011

70 minutes made my bread a little dry so next time I think I will only bake it for 60 min to get it a little more moist. i didn't use nuts because I'm not a big fan but next time i think I might buy some small cut up walnuts.

kimjohnson0926

posted:11/14/2010

I liked this recipe because it didn't use all the oil that my traditional betty crocker recipe uses. I subbed 1/2 cup of the flour for whole wheat flour, as i do in most recipes to add some fiber, and i added 1 tsp of cinnamon and 1/4 tsp of nutmeg. I also used more like 1 1/2 cups mashed banana, and did not use nuts. I think this will become my usual banana bread recipe from now on.

a cook

posted:10/8/2010

I wouldn't consider myself an everyday cook/baker, but I made this recipe tonight and both me and my husband loved it. It was really easy to make. I love Kraft Foods recipes. Thanks!

SandyRodriguez

posted:10/6/2010

It was delicious. My husband and I ate almost the whole loaf!!

a cook

posted:7/12/2010

I love this recipe! This is my first bread that I have made and it turned out excellent! Thanks for the recipe

craftymouse

posted:6/24/2010

I made this bread 2 days in a row - it is delicious - the 2nd day I added a struesel topping and loved it even more!

a cook

posted:6/19/2010

This bread is delicious. I've never been a fan of banana bread - but I love this one. It's very quick and easy to make. It was a big hit. I added chocolate chips and eliminated the nuts - it's awesome.

caitlinbolte

posted:5/20/2010

This is definitely my favorite banana bread recipe that I've tried. Very easy to make and very banana tasting. My only qualm with it is that is deflates quite a bit after it's been taken out of the oven. Overall though, it has a great moist consistency and a good flavor.