Basic Beer-Cheese Bread Recipe

Name: Basic Beer-Cheese Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ cup finely chopped yellow onion; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 cups all-purpose flour (about 3 cups); 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese; 1 (12 ounce) bottlelager-style beer; cooking spray; 2 tablespoons melted butter, divided

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup finely chopped yellow onion
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups all-purpose flour (about 3 cups)
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1 (12 ounce) bottlelager-style beer
cooking spray
2 tablespoons melted butter, divided

1
Preheat oven to 375.
2
Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat.
3
Add onion to pan; cook 10 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally.
4
Stir in pepper and garlic; cook 1 minute.
5
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk; make a well in center of mixture.
6
Add onion mixture, cheese, and beer to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.
7
Spoon batter into a 9 x 5inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray.
8
Drizzle 1 tablespoon butter over batter.
9
Bake at 375 for 35 minutes.
10
Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon butter over batter.
11
Bake an additional 25 minutes or until deep golden brown and a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
12
Cool in pan 5 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pan.
13
Cool completely on wire rack.

620

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ cup finely chopped yellow onion, ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Basic Beer-Cheese Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Basic Beer-Cheese Bread

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Variations & substitutions

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