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Cheesy Beer Bread

An easy and delicious bread recipe filled with cheddar cheese!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Calories: 287kcal
Author: Cari

Ingredients

  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 12 oz beer IPA will do
  • ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup melted butter

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
  • Mix all the dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix in the beer.
  • Once combined, fold in the cheese.
  • Pour the mixture into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper
  • Then pour the melted butter all over the top of mixture.
  • Pop the pan in the oven for about 40 minutes until done.
  • Allow for the bread to cool completely on a cake rack once you've removed it from the oven.

Notes

  • Store: You can keep Cheddar Beer Bread in the refrigerator for up to 1 week in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap. Warm bread in the microwave or bring to room temperature to serve.
  • Freeze: Store Cheddar Beer Bread sliced or whole in the freezer. Wrap loaf tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag before freezing for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator and warm to serve.
  • You can opt for any of these other (and equally delicious) cheeses:
    • Gruyere
    • Smoked Gouda
    • Pepper Jack
    • Dill Havarti
  • You can add about ½ cup of any of these mix-ins to make it your own.
    • Diced jalapeño
    • Caramelized Onions
    • Green apples for a sweet and savory bread