Bacon Cheddar Quick Bread with Dried Pears

(23) Course Side Dishes

Ingredients in this Recipe

1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1 cup coarsely grated extra sharp cheddar cheese plus 1/2 cup 1/4 inch cubes extra sharp cheddar cheese (about 6 ounces total)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage
1/2 cup finely chopped moist dried pears (about 3 1/2 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped
1/3 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 large eggs
5 bacon slices, chopped

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