Cheese Bread

Absolutely! Here’s a simple and utterly delicious recipe for Cheese Bread — soft and fluffy inside, golden and cheesy on the outside. It’s perfect as a snack, appetizer, or served alongside soup or pasta. This version is quick to pull together and flexible with your favorite cheeses.

🧀 Cheese Bread (Savory Quick Bread)

🍽️ Makes 1 loaf | Prep: 10 min | Bake: 45–50 min

🧺 Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)

• ½ tsp paprika or black pepper (optional)

• 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, pepper jack, or a mix)

• 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)

• 2 large eggs

• ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter

• Optional: 2 tbsp chopped chives, parsley, or green onions

🔪 Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven to 350°F (175°C)
   Grease a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and paprika.

3. Add Cheese & Herbs:
   Stir in the shredded cheese and optional herbs until well distributed.

4. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and oil.

5. Combine:
   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir gently until just combined (do not overmix).

6. Bake:
   Pour batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
   Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

7. Cool & Serve:
   Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy warm!

🧈 Grandma Mari’s Tips:

• She’d add a pinch of crushed red pepper for a little heat.

• For extra cheese pull, sprinkle more cheese on top before baking.

• Best served with butter, a drizzle of honey, or a bowl of tomato soup.

🧁 Want a twist?

• Make it in a muffin tin for cheese bread muffins (bake ~20–22 minutes).

• Use jalapeño and cheddar for a spicy version.

• Add crumbled bacon or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.