Cheddar Cheese Bread Recipe

Name: Cheddar Cheese Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 3 ounces parmesan cheese, grated on the large holes of a box grater; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 cup whole milk; ½ cup sour cream; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled; 1 large egg

Servings: persons

3 ounces parmesan cheese, grated on the large holes of a box grater
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup whole milk
½ cup sour cream
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 large egg

1
Position oven rack in middle position; preheat oven to 350; grease an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pan, then sprinkle 1/2 cup of the Parmesan evenly over the bottom of the pan.
2
In a bowl, whisk the flour,baking powder, salt, cayenne, and black pepper together.
3
Stir in cheddar cheese, breaking up clumps, until it is coated with the flour mixture.
4
In another bowl, whisk the milk, sour cream, melted butter, and egg together until smooth.
5
Gently fold the milk mixture into the flour mixture with a rubber spatula until just combined (do not overmix); the batter will be heavy and thick.
6
Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
7
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan evenly over the top.
8
Bake 45-50 minutes, until golden brown and pick comes out with just a few crumbs attached, rotating the pan halfway through baking.
9
Let the loaf cool for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack; let cool for 1 hour before serving.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ounces parmesan cheese, grated on the large holes of a box grater, 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Cheddar 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.

Cheddar Cheese Bread

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