Bacon Cheese Bread
This Bacon Cheese Bread is everything—cheesy, savory, and packed with crispy bacon bits! Cozy, comforting, and ready in under an hour with zero yeast needed.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole milk or oat milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup melted butter or olive oil
The Stars:
- 8 strips cooked bacon chopped
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
Optional Add-ins:
- 2 tbsp chopped chives or green onions
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat Oven & Prep Pan
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl: whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
Combine Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl: whisk together milk, eggs, and melted (but not hot) butter.
Combine & Fold
- Pour wet into dry. Stir until just mixed — don’t overwork.
- Fold in bacon, cheeses, and any optional add-ins.
- Tip: Batter should be thick but scoopable.
Bake
- Pour batter into loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake 45–55 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool & Serve
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Slice and enjoy warm for best flavor!
Notes
✨ Jalapeño Popper Style: Add diced jalapeños + cream cheese
🍅 Italian Herb: Sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella & Parmesan
🥦 Veggie Lover’s: Add sautéed mushrooms, peppers, onions
🥚 Breakfast Loaf: Throw in scrambled eggs + hash browns
🍂 Autumn Harvest: Add cubed roasted squash + a pinch of nutmeg
🌾 Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 GF flour blend; add xanthan gum if needed Make Ahead Tip: Store leftovers wrapped in foil in the fridge. Reheat slices in the toaster oven for melty goodness!
🍅 Italian Herb: Sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella & Parmesan
🥦 Veggie Lover’s: Add sautéed mushrooms, peppers, onions
🥚 Breakfast Loaf: Throw in scrambled eggs + hash browns
🍂 Autumn Harvest: Add cubed roasted squash + a pinch of nutmeg
🌾 Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 GF flour blend; add xanthan gum if needed Make Ahead Tip: Store leftovers wrapped in foil in the fridge. Reheat slices in the toaster oven for melty goodness!
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 18gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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