Savory Cheddar Cheese Bread (Quick Bread) 🧀🍞—soft inside with a golden cheesy crust. Here is the full recipe.
Cheddar Cheese Bread (Easy No-Yeast Recipe)
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tbsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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1 tsp salt
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1 tbsp sugar
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
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2 large eggs
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¼ cup melted butter
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
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½ tsp black pepper
Optional topping:
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¼ cup extra shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease or line a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2. Mix dry ingredients
In a large bowl combine:
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flour
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baking powder
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baking soda
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salt
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sugar
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garlic powder
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black pepper
3. Mix wet ingredients
In another bowl whisk:
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buttermilk
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eggs
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melted butter
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olive oil
4. Combine
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Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
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Mix gently until just combined.
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Fold in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
5. Fill pan
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Pour batter into loaf pan.
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Sprinkle extra cheese on top.
6. Bake
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Bake for 45–55 minutes until:
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top is golden brown
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toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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7. Cool
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Let bread cool 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Optional Add-Ins
You can mix in:
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Cooked bacon bits
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Chopped jalapeños
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Green onions
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Sun-dried tomatoes
Tips for Best Texture 🔥
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Use sharp cheddar for stronger flavor.
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Do not overmix the batter or the bread will become dense.
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Brush top with melted butter after baking for extra flavor.
If you’d like, I can also show you:
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The famous Southern-style cheddar loaf recipe (even softer)
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A 4-ingredient viral cheese bread
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The Brazilian cheese bread called Pão de Queijo 🧀.