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Beer Bread with Cheddar

Heavenly Beer Bread with Cheddar, Bacon, and Jalapeños

This Beer Bread with Cheddar is a savory masterpiece, combining cheddar, bacon, and jalapeños for a perfect loaf.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Quick Meals
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour High quality for best results
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh
  • 1 tsps Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 tsps Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can elevate flavor
  • 1 tsps Cumin Feel free to experiment with spices
  • 1 tbsp Sugar Brown sugar for rich undertone if preferred
  • 1 cup Crispy Cooked Bacon Quality bacon makes a difference
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Pepper Swap for bell peppers for less spice
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Consider Pepper Jack or Gouda for a twist
  • 12 oz Beer Non-light beer works best
  • 4 tbsp Melted Butter Olive oil can be a lighter alternative

Equipment

  • 9 x 5-inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, cumin, and sugar. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Fold in bacon, jalapeño pepper, and cheddar cheese until evenly dispersed.
  4. Pour the beer over the dry mixture and gently stir until just combined.
  5. Spoon the thick dough into the loaf pan and drizzle melted butter over the top.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes until set and lightly browned.
  7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor. Avoid overmixing to keep bread light.

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