Description
Cheese Bread: Easy Quick Bread Recipe for Delicious Homemade Treats is a delightful addition to your meal repertoire, perfect for snacking or serving alongside your favorite dishes. With its light, fluffy texture and rich cheesy flavor, this bread is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. It’s incredibly simple to prepare, taking just 15 minutes of prep time, making it ideal for both novice bakers and seasoned chefs alike. Customize it with various cheeses and herbs to suit your palate, and enjoy warm slices slathered in butter or paired with marinara sauce. Whether you’re hosting guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this quick bread is a must-try!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and dried herbs.
- Fold in shredded cheese until coated.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and egg until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; do not overmix.
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the top. Optionally sprinkle extra cheese on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg