Description
This Cheddar Jalapeño Pull Apart Bread is a delightful savory quick bread packed with sharp cheddar cheese, spicy jalapeños, and a hint of garlic, perfect for sharing at any gathering or enjoying as a snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup buttermilk
Mix-ins:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 jalapeños (seeded and finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives (optional)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in buttermilk and melted butter to form a thick batter.
- Include Mix-ins: Fold in cheddar cheese, jalapeños, and chives if desired.
- Assemble: Form dough into balls and place in the loaf pan, layering loosely.
- Brush and Bake: Brush the top with melted butter and bake for 40–45 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let it cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- For added heat, keep some jalapeño seeds or add cayenne to the mix.
- Best served warm and can be reheated in the oven.
- Pairs well with chili or soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
