Description
Green Chile Cheese Bread is a savory, spicy, and cheesy quick bread loaded with roasted green chiles and melty cheese. Perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or snack, this bread delivers bold Southwestern flavor in every bite. Serve warm with butter or alongside soups, salads, or grilled meats.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted green chiles (optional for extra heat)
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses and both types of green chiles.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and oil or melted butter until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for best melting results.
- For a spicier loaf, add a pinch of cayenne or use hot Hatch green chiles.
- This bread stores well in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg