🧀 Herb & Cheese Quick Bread
A soft, savory quick bread packed with herbs and melted cheese. It’s perfect with soups, salads, or as a snack. No yeast required—just mix, bake, and enjoy! 🌿
🕒 Time
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 40–45 minutes
Total Time: ~55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
🧾 Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried Italian herbs (or mix of oregano, basil, thyme)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 large eggs
1 cup milk (or buttermilk for extra flavor)
¼ cup olive oil or melted butter
1 tbsp honey or sugar (optional, for balance)
2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or dill)
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F. Grease or line a loaf pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, and dried herbs.
Add Cheese
Stir in the shredded cheddar and mozzarella so the cheese coats with flour.
Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl whisk eggs, milk, olive oil (or butter), and honey.
Combine Batter
Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Add Fresh Herbs
Fold in chopped fresh herbs.
Bake
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake 40–45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool & Serve
Let bread cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve warm with butter or cream cheese
Pair with soups, chili, or salads
Toast slices for a crispy, cheesy snack
💡 Tips
✔ Add ½ cup cooked bacon bits for extra flavor.
✔ Swap cheeses like Gruyère, Parmesan, or feta.
✔ Add sun-dried tomatoes or olives for a Mediterranean twist.
