Description
This homemade cheese bread recipe delivers a perfectly soft and cheesy loaf with a golden crust. Made with simple ingredients and baked to perfection, it’s a quick and easy recipe that’s great for breakfast, snacks, or alongside a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder. Stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheese.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk egg, milk, and melted butter.
- Mix the batter: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Transfer to loaf pan: Spoon batter into the pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown. Test with a toothpick.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- For a richer taste, mix in Gruyère, Monterey Jack, or Colby Jack.
- Add diced jalapeños, green onions, or bacon bits for extra flavor.
- Store at room temperature for 2 days, refrigerate for 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 230
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Homemade cheese bread, cheddar bread, easy cheese loaf, cheesy quick bread, no-yeast cheese bread