Description
This savory quick bread is a delightful treat packed with cheesy goodness and fresh herbs. It’s easy to make and perfect for serving alongside soups or salads.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives or green onions
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Extra butter for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, black pepper, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and chives.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Combine Batter: Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Bake: Pour batter into the loaf pan, smooth the top, and bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This bread pairs well with soups or salads.
- For added flavor, consider mixing in cooked and crumbled bacon or chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
