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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carmelina01

posted:5/25/2009

Super yummy!

Jen163891

posted:4/13/2009

This bread is moist and delicious. Baked up nicely with a rounded top - looks like from a bakery! Might add some chocolate chips next time!

maggie13139

posted:3/24/2009

I had ripe bananas and needed a recipe to use them. I found this one and had all the other ingredients on hand. It was a huge hit with the entire family even the kids who are super picky. It is moist with a wonderful flavor and texture.

ahorton01

posted:3/23/2009

i love banana bread and this receipe by far is the best one ever. Banana bread cn be on the dry side but the cream cheese in this recipe makes it moist and ooh so good...

mmborchert

posted:3/3/2009

substituted chocolate chips for the nuts, was very good

a cook

posted:2/25/2009

I was reluctant to prepare this recipe because I had not previously made banana bread containing cream cheese. However, the result was terrific ... tasty, moist, aromatic, excellent texture. Like others who posted comments, I added pecans instead of walnuts and Kraft Neufchatel (1/3 less fat) cream cheese, rather than the 'regular'variety. I doubled the recipe, which yielded seven lovely gourmet-sized loaves. I gave five of the seven loaves to friends, who raved about the bread and asked for the recipe. Prepare the recipe and then relax with a great cup of tea and enjoy every morsel of this outstanding bread!

chelseaap

posted:1/21/2009

Great recipe! I added chocolate chips and it was a total hit!

kymommy02

posted:12/13/2008

This was great. Had to best texture. Dense and rich, not dry like other recipes I've tried.

moodyblue6

posted:12/13/2008

I make this every year around Christmas and give it out to my friends as a Christmas present. I have not heard one bad thing about my breads. Matter of fact, they look forward to receiving their bread. I love this recipe, takes some time, but is well worth it. Does not last long in this household. I put pecans in it instead of walnuts since I am a pecan freak. Highly recommend this recipe.

KarinaBaker

posted:11/25/2008

I added some pecans instead of walnuts. This banana bread is so moist, it is in deed my favorite.