Description
This Easy Cheese Bread is a delightful blend of warm, freshly baked bread and rich, savory cheese. Perfect for any occasion, it’s simple to make and irresistibly delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 to 1.5 cups shredded cheese (sharp cheddar, mozzarella, gouda, pepper jack, or vegan cheese)
- 1 cup milk (whole or non-dairy)
- 1 large egg
- 4 tablespoons melted butter (or olive oil/plant-based butter)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a loaf pan with butter or cooking spray, or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Stir in 1 to 1.5 cups of shredded cheese, reserving some for topping if desired.
- In another bowl, mix together 1 cup of milk, 1 large egg, and 4 tablespoons of melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula and sprinkling reserved cheese on top if using.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Feel free to add herbs and spices like garlic powder or onion powder for extra flavor. Mixing different cheeses can create a more complex flavor profile.