Description
This Cheese Bread recipe is a savory quick bread loaded with sharp cheddar cheese and flavorful chives. It’s easy to make and perfect for pairing with soups or salads.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder. Add cheese and chives; mix well.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, and melted butter. Pour into dry ingredients; stir until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan, smooth the top, and bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- This bread complements soups and salads.
- Try adding bacon, jalapeños, or different cheeses for variety.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
