Banana Eggnog Bread

Guess who is starting to think about holiday baking??

1/2 C. butter, softened
1 1/2 C. sugar
2 eggs
1 C. mashed bananas
1/4 C. eggnog
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 C. all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg, divided
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. baking soda

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.  Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Beat in bananas, eggnog and vanilla.  In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, 1/4 tsp. nutmeg, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into the banana mixture.

Transfer to a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan; sprinkle with remaining nutmeg.  Bake 50-60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.  Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Servings: 16 slices, per serving: 200 calories, 7g. fat, 41mg. cholesterol, 134mg. sodium, 33g. carbs, 1g. fiber, 3g. protein.