Description
Golden, crusty on the outside and fluffy on the inside, this homemade cheese bread is rich with gooey cheddar and perfect as a snack, side, or sandwich base. Whether served alongside soup or used for a grilled cheese sandwich, it never fails to impress.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
2 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil
1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
- Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, ensuring each piece is coated in the flour mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, yogurt (or sour cream), melted butter, and egg until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve the bread warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Leftover bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Reheat individual slices in the microwave for 20 seconds or toast them at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes for the freshest taste.
To freeze, wrap the cooled bread tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil, then place it in a freezer-safe bag. It will keep for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
