Baked Banana Bliss

Baked Banana Bliss
Makes 9 servings

Ingredients:
4 tablespoons butter
6 firm bananas
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup heavy cream
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional)

Directions:
1. Melt the butter. Slice the bananas lengthwise and sauté quickly over high heat.
2. Place half of the bananas in a buttered 8 x 8-inch dish. Beat the cream cheese with the sugar and cinnamon. Spread half of the mixture over the bananas.
3. Top with the remaining bananas and spread with the remaining cheese mixture. Pour the cream over the top.
4. Bake in a 375°F oven for 20 minutes. Serve cool garnished with whipped cream, or warm over vanilla ice cream.