Description
A delightful and easy-to-make cheddar cheese quick bread that is fluffy, flavorful, and perfect as a side for soups, stews, or simply enjoyed on its own. With a hint of garlic and the richness of cheddar cheese, this bread is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or spray a loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder, and salt. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter.
- Combine Mixtures: Add the liquid ingredients to the bowl of dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour into Pan: Spoon or pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake: Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack. Once cool, remove the loaf from the pan, slice, and serve.
Notes
- For a variation, try adding herbs like chives or parsley for added flavor.
- This bread can be stored in an airtight container for a few days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg