Here’s a hearty, comforting Cheese and Potato Bread recipe — soft, cheesy, and perfect as a side or snack. The mashed potatoes make the bread tender and moist, while the cheese adds rich flavor.
🥖 Cheese and Potato Bread
⭐ Ingredients (makes 1 loaf)
Bread
- 1 cup mashed potatoes (about 1 medium potato, peeled and boiled)
- ½ cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 3–3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite melting cheese)
- Optional: ½ cup grated Parmesan for topping
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the yeast
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast.
- Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Make the dough
- In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, butter, salt, egg, and the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3. First rise
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours, until doubled.
4. Add cheese
- Gently knead in shredded cheese, keeping some for topping if desired.
5. Shape and second rise
- Shape dough into a loaf and place in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Cover and let rise 30–40 minutes, until puffy.
6. Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Optional: sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake 30–35 minutes, until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
7. Cool and serve
- Let cool 10–15 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
⭐ Tips & Variations
- Extra cheesy: Fold in ½ cup shredded cheese into the dough and sprinkle ½ cup on top.
- Garlic and herbs: Add 1 tsp garlic powder and 1 tsp dried herbs (thyme, rosemary, or parsley) for savory flavor.
- Potato substitutes: Use instant mashed potatoes if short on time (adjust liquid).
- Make rolls: Divide dough into small rolls instead of a loaf; bake 20–25 minutes.
If you want, I can also give you a quick no-yeast version or a crispy cheesy breadsticks version.
