Here’s a classic Cheese Bread recipe — soft, buttery, and packed with melty, cheesy goodness. 🧀🍞 Perfect alongside pasta, soup, or as a snack all by itself!
🧈 Cheese Bread Recipe
Servings: 8–10
Prep time: 15 min
Bake time: 25–30 min
🧀 Ingredients
For the bread:
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix — plus extra for topping)
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup (60 ml) melted butter or oil
Optional add-ins:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped herbs (parsley, chives, oregano)
- A pinch of chili flakes for a little heat
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Stir in the shredded cheese and any herbs or seasonings you like.
- Add wet ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter.
- Pour into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined (don’t overmix).
- Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Sprinkle extra cheese on top for a golden, gooey crust.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool & serve:
- Let cool for about 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm with butter — or with marinara or soup for dipping.
💡 Tips
- Use sharp cheddar for bold flavor or mozzarella for extra melty pull.
- You can make this as cheese muffins — bake in a muffin tin for about 18–20 minutes.
- Add chopped jalapeños, bacon bits, or green onions for a savory twist.
Would you like me to give you a Brazilian cheese bread (Pão de Queijo) version too? It’s naturally gluten-free and super chewy and cheesy. 🇧🇷
