Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

This recipe yields 9 generous rolls.

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• ¾ cup warm whole milk (about 110°F / 43°C)

• 2 ¼ tsp (1 standard packet) instant or active dry yeast

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• 1 large egg, at room temperature

• ½ cup very ripe mashed banana (about 1 large banana)

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp salt

For the Filling:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, very soft (almost melted)

• ⅔ cup packed light brown sugar

• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional, but recommended)

• ½ cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

For the Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter

• 4 oz (½ block) full-fat cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt