Yesss 😍🧀 cheese bread—warm, fluffy, and loaded with melty goodness. Here’s an easy, homemade version that works as a side, snack, or appetizer.
Easy Homemade Cheese Bread
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup melted butter or oil
- 1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients
- Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder.
- Mix Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, and melted butter.
- Combine
- Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in shredded cheese.
- Bake
- Pour batter into pan.
- Bake 45–50 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Variations
- Cheddar jalapeño: Add diced jalapeños.
- Garlic herb: Add Italian seasoning or fresh herbs.
- Extra cheesy: Sprinkle more cheese on top before baking.
- Pull-apart style: Bake in a round pan and cut into wedges.
Tips
- Don’t overmix—keeps it tender.
- Serve warm with butter or alongside soup or chili.
If you want, I can also give you Brazilian pão de queijo, cheesy garlic pull-apart bread, or a yeast-based bakery-style cheese loaf 😏
