BLUE CHEESE & SHALLOT BREAD

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You'll definitely want to cut yourself a thick slice of this savory, cheesy bread. The robust flavors will have everyone asking for the recipe! Rita Rowland Auburn, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped shallots
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 cup cold butter
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup 2% milk
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a small skillet, saute shallots in butter until tender; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and mustard. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, combine egg and milk. Stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Fold in cheeses and reserved shallot mixture., Transfer to a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 325° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 473mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.