Amish Banana Bread

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup margarine, softened
5 very ripe bananas, mashed
2 eggs, beaten
2-1/4 cups flour
1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions:

Combine cream cheese,sugar,and margarine. Mix until well blended.Blend in bananas and eggs. Add dry ingredients, mixing until moistened. Fold in nuts. Pour into a greased and floured 9x13-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Allow to cool before slicing.

Comments from seabride :

I've tried many banana bread recipes over the years. This is the best I've ever tasted. The cream cheese adds a great flavor and the texture is perfect, not too crumbly. Also tastes great without the nuts.

User Reviews:

This was delicious!! You must try it ☺

submitted by zukolover on December 08, 2007

This has got to be the absolute best banana bread that I have ever put in my mouth. Five stars ain't enough for this one.

submitted by bob642 on November 01, 2005

It was ok, nothing special. I thought it would have been richer than it was with the cream cheese.

submitted by l_perejma on December 06, 2005

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