Here’s an easy, irresistibly soft Cheesy Skillet Bread — golden, buttery, and loaded with melted cheese. Perfect as a side for pasta, soup, or dipping in sauces.
🧀 Cheesy Skillet Bread
Ingredients (serves 6–8)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional but great)
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese (or mozzarella, or a mix)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1–2 tbsp chopped parsley or chives (optional)
- 2–3 tbsp additional cheese for topping
Instructions
1. Prep
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease a 10–12 inch cast iron skillet (or oven-safe pan) with butter or oil.
2. Mix the Batter
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder.
- Stir in 1 cup of cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, and melted butter.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir just until combined (do not overmix).
3. Bake
- Pour batter into the prepared skillet.
- Sprinkle the extra cheese over the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
4. Serve
Let cool slightly, slice into wedges, and serve warm.
⭐ Optional Add-Ins
- Jalapeños for a spicy cheddar-jalapeño skillet bread
- Cooked bacon bits
- Italian herbs for a savory twist
- Mozzarella + garlic butter for a pull-apart style
If you want, I can give you:
🍞 A no-yeast pull-apart cheesy skillet bread
🧄 A garlic cheese skillet biscuit bread
🧀 A three-cheese skillet bread
Just tell me!
