Janet's Rich Banana Bread

I don't know many kids that love banana bread.  Actually, I know exactly one.  That is my son.  He raves about this banana bread.  He has good taste.  It must be pretty good.

Janet’s Rich Banana Bread

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 1 Hour

Ingredients:

½ cup butter, melted (or coconut oil)

1 cup white sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or more - 1-1/2 tsps.)

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)

½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

2 medium ripe bananas, sliced

Directions:

1.      Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

2.      In a large bowl, stir together the melted butter and sugar.  Add the eggs and vanilla, mix well.  Combine the flour, baking soda and salt, stir into the butter mixture until  smooth.  Finally, fold in the sour cream, walnuts and bananas.  Spread evenly into the prepared pan.

3.      Bake at 350 degrees F for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.  Cool loaf in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy!

Breakfast Sausage Casserole

Breakfast Sausage Casserole
Prep Time: 15 mins.
Cook Time: 1 hr.
Servings:  8


Ingredients:

1 (12 oz) package breakfast sausage, cooked, drained and crumbled
4 cups (approx. 12 pieces) cubed day old bread
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2 cups milk
10 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

1.  Grease 13 x 9 inch baking dish.  Place bread in prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.  Combine milk, eggs, dry mustard, onion powder and pepper in medium bowl.  Pour evenly over bread and cheese.  Sprinkle with sausage.  Cover.  Refrigerate overnight.

2.  Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

3.  Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until cheese is golden brown.  Cover with foil, if top browns too quickly.


Enjoy!