Description
This Jalapeño Cheddar Bread is a savory, cheesy bread with a hint of spice from jalapeños and a colorful mix of bell peppers. It’s perfect as a side dish or for snacking!
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
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Wet Ingredients:
- 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. Grease or spray an 8×3 inch loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the cheese and toss gently to coat.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, oil, and egg. Pour into the flour mixture and stir lightly.
- Add peppers: Fold in jalapeño and bell peppers until just combined (batter will be lumpy).
- Bake: Pour batter into loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden and springy. Cool before serving.
Notes
- Storage: Store wrapped tightly or in a zip-top bag in the fridge for up to four days.
- Freezing: Wrap cooled bread in plastic wrap and foil, freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
