Here’s a soft, savory cheddar cheese bread 🧀🍞 with a golden crust and cheesy pockets throughout.
🧀 Cheddar Cheese Bread (No Yeast – Quick Bread)
Ingredients (1 loaf)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup melted butter or oil
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2️⃣ Mix Dry
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Stir in shredded cheddar.
3️⃣ Mix Wet
- In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, and melted butter.
4️⃣ Combine
- Pour wet into dry ingredients.
- Stir just until combined (don’t overmix).
5️⃣ Bake
- Pour into loaf pan.
- Bake 45–55 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool 10 minutes before slicing.
🔥 Extra Flavor Ideas
- Add chopped jalapeños 🌶️
- Mix in cooked bacon bits
- Sprinkle extra cheese on top before baking
- Brush top with melted butter after baking
🍲 Great With
- Chili
- Soups
- Scrambled eggs
- Toasted with butter
If you’d like, I can also give you a yeast-risen version, a cheddar herb bread, or a Dutch oven crusty version.
