Description
This Cheddar Cheese Quick Bread is a savory delight that pairs perfectly with soups, salads, or enjoyed on its own. With a cheesy interior and a golden crust, this easy-to-make bread is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the pan: Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder. Mix in the cheddar cheese.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and honey.
- Combine mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Bake the bread: Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 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 completely.
Notes
- You can customize this bread by adding herbs or spices for extra flavor.
- For a sweeter version, increase the honey or add a touch of sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Cheddar Cheese Quick Bread, Savory Bread Recipe, Easy Cheese Bread
