• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 medium)
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup Original Bisquick
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon margarine or butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 3/4 cup frozen (thawed) whipped topping
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, if desired
• Caramel topping, warmed, if desired

1. Heat over to 350. Grease pie plate, 9 x 1 1/4 inches. Mix bananas and lemon juice; set aside.
2. Stir remaining ingredients except whipped topping and walnuts in medium bowl until blended. Add banana mixture; stir until blended. Pour into pie plate.
3. Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean; cool. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled. Spread with whipped topping; sprinkle with walnuts. Drizzle with caramel topping. Store covered in refrigerator.

Don't throw away those speckled brown bananas, their sweet favor and soft texture are what makes this pie soooo delicious. Yield: 8 servings