Description
This Cheesy Quick Bread recipe features a moist, flavorful loaf loaded with sharp cheddar cheese and seasoned with garlic powder and Italian herbs. Perfect for a savory snack or as a side to soups and salads, it is quick to prepare and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Dairy & Eggs
- 1¼ cups whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup butter, melted and cooled
- 2½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175°C) and spray an 8½ x 5-inch bread pan with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until evenly combined.
- Add cheese: Gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese into the dry mixture, ensuring the cheese is well distributed.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, then add whole milk and melted cooled butter, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir just until combined, making sure no flour streaks remain but avoiding over-mixing to keep the bread tender.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared bread pan and bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the bread is cooked through.
- Cool then serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing and serving to allow it to set and make slicing easier.
Notes
- Do not over-mix the batter, as it can make the bread tough.
- Make sure the melted butter is cooled to avoid cooking the eggs when combining.
- Use sharp cheddar for a more pronounced cheese flavor.
- This bread is best served warm but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat slices in the oven or toaster for a crispier texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (assuming 8 slices per loaf)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
