BACON WALNUT BREAD WITH HONEY BUTTER

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My savory walnut bread filled with bacon bits and blue cheese dressing is complemented by the sweetness of honey-flavored butter. Cut yourself a thick slice, slather on the butter and enjoy!-Pam Ivbuls, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices) and 3/4 cup honey butter.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 cup half-and-half cream
3/4 cup refrigerated blue cheese salad dressing
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon honey
2/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup bacon bits
HONEY BUTTER:
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk cream, salad dressing, eggs and honey until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in walnuts and bacon bits. , Transfer to a greased and floured 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40-50 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, beat honey butter ingredients. Serve with bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.