Cheese and bacon bread.

Here’s a savory, crowd-pleasing recipe for Cheese and Bacon Bread — perfect for breakfast, snacks, or alongside soups and salads. This version is a quick bread (no yeast required), so it’s fast and easy.

🧀🥓 Cheese and Bacon Bread (Quick Bread Style)

✅ Ingredients:

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• 1¼ cups (150g) shredded cheese (cheddar is classic, but use your favorite)

• 6–8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped

• 2 eggs

• 1 cup (240ml) milk

• ¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil or melted butter

• Optional: 1 tsp mustard, ½ tsp garlic powder, or 1 tbsp chopped chives

🥣 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment.

2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, pepper (and garlic powder or mustard if using).

3. Stir in cheese and bacon, coating them in the flour mix (helps keep them evenly distributed).

4. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and oil.

5. Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing just until combined (don’t overmix).

6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

7. Optional: Sprinkle extra cheese or bacon bits on top for a crispy crust.

8. Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool on a wire rack.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions:

• Serve warm with butter.

• Pairs beautifully with tomato soup, eggs, or salad.

• Can be sliced and toasted for breakfast sandwiches.