Sometimes I omit the sausage and throw in some chopped up veggies, such as red or green pepper, onion, mushrooms. This is one of the few recipes in which I use white bread. Have always been happy with the results, but may try whole wheat someday. I'm also very intrigued with using hash brown patties or croutons. Phyllis, would you mind posting the particulars? Like how many patties and eggs, how much milk and cheese?

Took the the leftovers to my grandson's mother and she left message on Facebook that it was delicious :o)

san, this would also be good for Dad, who is diabetic. I wonder how the lemon pancakes would reheat? Annie

Wow, thanks, it looks wonderful with the cream cheese … I'll have to try that, yum!! This is a recipe my mom had, but with some tweaks of mine. I don't cream or sift or anything, just throw it all in and mix it with my hand mixer. I grease the loaf pan with Country Crock and bake at about 350º. It takes 50-60 minutes depending on how much banana and whether it's in the glass or metal loaf pan (glass takes longer). I run a knife around the edges when it comes out and let it cool for at least 1/2 hour before trying to remove it onto a plate. 1 stick soft butter (original said 1/3 cup shortening) 1 tsp vanilla 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp soda 3/4 tsp salt 2/3 cup sugar (I use brown but white also works) 2 eggs 1-3/4 cup flour (I use whole wheat) 2 large or 3 small ripe bananas chopped walnuts (as many as you want)