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Cheese Bread

Cheese bread is a simple and delicious loaf that combines freshly shredded cheddar cheese with a light, fluffy bread base, baked to golden perfection and topped with a buttery herb mixture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar Adds sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder Leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon Fine sea salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Freshly shredded cheddar cheese Provides gooey center
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup Whole milk Adds moisture
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted Adds flavor
Herb Topping
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter, melted For brushing
  • 1 tablespoon Dried parsley For flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Adds savory flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder Adds depth
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine salt Enhances flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Stir in freshly shredded cheddar cheese until well coated.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
  6. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
  3. Remove the bread from the oven, brush with the herb topping, and let it cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan.
  4. Allow it to cool further, slice, and serve.

Notes

For best results, use freshly shredded cheese and do not overmix the batter. Experiment with different cheeses and herbs for variations.