Cheesy Herb Quick Bread
Golden, cheesy, and bursting with fresh herbs—this no-yeast Cheesy Herb Quick Bread is comfort food at its finest!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Cheese & Herbs:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese or Gruyère, Monterey Jack
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chives, dill
- 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole milk or oat/almond milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup olive oil or melted butter
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in shredded cheese and herbs to coat.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, sour cream, egg, and oil until smooth.
Combine & Stir:
- Pour wet into dry ingredients. Stir just until moistened—don’t overmix.
Bake:
- Spoon batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool & Slice:
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool fully before slicing.
Notes
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Variations:
- Add cooked bacon bits or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Use a mix of cheeses (cheddar + parmesan = amazing!).
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Storage:
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temp, or freeze slices for up to 2 months.
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Make it gluten-free:
Substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 7gFat: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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