Description
A delicious and savory bread featuring olives, bacon, and cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (about 6 slices)
- 1/2 cup pitted green olives, chopped
- 1/4 cup pitted black olives, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, and egg until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the cheddar cheese, bacon, green olives, black olives, and green onions until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a twist, try adding different types of cheese such as feta or mozzarella for varied flavor.
- You can also substitute the bacon with cooked sausage or turkey bacon for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg