LOUISIANA PECAN BACON BREAD

Louisiana Pecan Bacon Bread image

One Christmas, the babysitter brought gifts for my daughter and a basket of goodies, including pecan bread. When I make this bread, I remember that kind soul. -Marina Castle, Canyon Country, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 bacon strips, chopped
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup 2% milk
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-low heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Reserve drippings (about 2 tablespoons); cool slightly., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and reserved drippings until smooth. Beat in egg. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to cream cheese mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Fold in pecans, onion, pepper and bacon. Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool. Freeze option: Securely wrap cooled loaves and freeze. To use, thaw in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.