Jalapeño Cheddar Bread

This easy jalapeño cheddar bread recipe is loaded with spice & cheese. It’s a great savoury quick bread with a moist, tender crumb.

Looking for an easy Jalapeño Cheddar Bread recipe? This cheesy, savoury quick bread is soft, fluffy, and packed with sharp cheddar and a hint of jalapeño spice. Perfect for a snack, a side for soup or chili, or even sandwiches, it’s a no-yeast bread that’s simple to make – just mix, bake, and enjoy warm from the oven.

This jalapeño cheddar bread is moist, tender, and full of flavour, with Parmesan adding an extra cheesy punch. Ideal for home bakers, it’s a versatile loaf inspired by my popular blueberry muffin bread recipe, and it’s guaranteed to become a family favourite.

Tips for the Best Jalapeño Cheddar Bread

• Read the recipe first: Knowing the steps ahead makes baking easier.
• Use room temperature ingredients: Eggs and milk mix more evenly for a smoother batter.
• Shred your own cheese: Freshly grated sharp cheddar melts better and has more flavour than pre-shredded cheese.
• Reserve jalapeño slices for garnish: Press a few into the top of the loaf before baking for a pretty, spicy finish.
• Don’t over-mix the batter: Over-mixing creates a dense crumb. Mix until just combined.
• Check for doneness carefully: If the loaf is golden outside but undercooked inside, cover with foil and continue baking until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Serve warm: Slices are best with a pat of butter while still warm from the oven.

Storage & Freezing Tips for Jalapeño Cheddar Bread

Keep your bread fresh and enjoy it anytime with these simple tips:

• Cool Completely: Always let your bread cool fully before storing. Wrapping while warm can trap moisture and make the loaf soggy.
• Room Temperature Storage: Wrap the cooled loaf in plastic wrap or place in an airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 3 days.
• Freezing the Whole Loaf: Wrap the entire loaf in two layers of plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag or container. Keeps up to 3 months.
• Freezing Sliced Bread: Flash freeze individual slices on a tray, then wrap or stack with parchment paper in a freezer-safe bag for easy grab-and-go portions.
• Thawing & Serving: Let the loaf or slices reach room temperature before serving, or warm in the oven for that fresh-baked taste.

Equipment Needed for Homemade Jalapeño Cheddar Bread

You don’t need fancy tools to make this bread. A large mixing bowl and a whisk are enough, though an electric mixer makes combining the ingredients quicker and easier.

You’ll also need a standard 9″ x 5″ loaf pan, which this recipe is designed for. If your pan is smaller, divide the batter between two pans to ensure even baking.

Ingredients and Substitutions

This Jalapeno Cheddar Bread is made with basic ingredients and plenty of cheese, read on for more information about each ingredient.

• All-purpose flour – Spoon and level carefully, or the loaf will end up dense.
• Baking Powder – Helps to make the bread rise.
• Sugar – Plain old granulated sugar, it doesn’t really sweeten the bread, it just helps provide a more full flavour.
• Onion powder – Garlic powder is a good substitution here.
• Salt – Brings out all the flavours.
• Cheese – I use a combination of cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan. I prefer to use old cheddar because it has a stronger flavour.
• Jalapeno – Adjust the heat to taste. For milder bread, swap with chives, shallots, or fresh herbs.
• Eggs – Use room temperature eggs for the best results if possible.
• Milk – Use room temperature milk so the batter mixes more evenly. Whole milk will give the best flavour but you can use whatever you have on hand.
• Butter – I like to use salted butter for this loaf, but you could also use unsalted instead.

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How to Make Jalapeño Cheddar Bread

Yields: 1 Standard Loaf | Prep time: 15 Minutes | Bake time: 75 Minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 Cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 Jalapeno, diced small
• 2 Eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup Milk, room temperature
• 1/2 cup Butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9″ x 5″ loaf pan, then line with parchment paper for easy removal.

1. Combine the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. (Image 1) Stir in sugar, salt, onion powder, Parmesan, shredded cheddar, and diced jalapeños. (Image 2)

1. Mix the wet ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. (Image 3)
2. Bring it together: Slowly stir the egg mixture into the dry ingredients. Add the melted butter and mix until just combined – do not over-mix. (Image 4)

1. Prepare to bake: Scoop the batter into your prepared loaf pan. If desired, press a few jalapeño slices on top for garnish. (Image 5)
2. Bake the bread: Bake for 60–80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Check at the 45-minute mark – if the top is browning too quickly, tent with aluminum foil. (Image 6)
3. Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Enjoy warm, or let it cool completely before slicing.

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Yield: 1 Loaf

Jalapeño Cheddar Bread

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

This easy jalapeño cheddar bread recipe is loaded with spice & cheese. It’s a great savoury quick bread with a moist, tender crumb.

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Ingredients

• 2 Cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 Cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 Jalapeno, diced small
• 2 Eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup Milk, room temperature
• 1/2 cup Butter, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Grease and flour a 9 inch loaf pan and line with a piece of parchment paper for easy removal.
3. Sift the flour and baking powder into a large mixing bowl.
4. Mix in the sugar, salt, onion powder, Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, and jalapenos.
5. In a small bowl whisk together the eggs and milk.
6. Slowly stir into the dry ingredients, then add the melted butter, mixing until just combined.
7. Scoop batter into your prepared loaf pan, garnish the top of the dough with jalapeno slices if desired, and bake bread for 60-80 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean when poked into the centre of the loaf. *Check at the 45 minute mark to see if the bread needs to be covered with aluminum foil to prevent further browning.
8. Allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to finish cooling on a wire rack, or enjoy warm!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1 slice
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 213Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 331mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 6g

This information is provided as a courtesy and for entertainment purposes only. This information comes from online calculators. Although frugalmomeh.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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