Description
This Jalapeño Cheddar Bread recipe is a delightful twist on classic homemade bread, featuring a cheesy, slightly spicy kick from fresh jalapeños. Perfect for snacking or accompanying a meal!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Other Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1 large egg
- 3 jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease or spray an 8×3 inch loaf pan.
- Prepare dry ingredients: Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Toss in cheese.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, oil, and egg. Pour into dry ingredients and stir lightly.
- Add peppers: Fold in jalapeño and bell peppers until just combined. Batter will be lumpy.
- Bake: Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden-brown and firm.
- Cool and serve: Cool on a rack for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and serve warm.
Notes
- Storage: Store wrapped tightly or in a zip-top bag in the fridge for up to four days.
- Freezing: Wrap in plastic wrap and foil, freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
