Cheddar, Bacon, and Chive Quick Bread

Name: Cheddar, Bacon, and Chive Quick Bread
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more for sprinkling; 2 large eggs; 1/2 c. buttermilk; 4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted; 4 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 cup), plus more for top; 2 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup); 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 3 tbsp. chopped fresh chives

Bake this one-bowl, one-pan quick bread for mom on her special day or as a savory side to accompany a weekend brunch with friends.

By Charlyne MattoxPublished: Apr 20, 2020

2 Ratings

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Hector Sanchez

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

35 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Bake this one-bowl, one-pan quick bread for mom on her special day or as a savory side to accompany weekend brunch.

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Ingredients

Cooking spray
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more for sprinkling
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
4 Tbsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
4 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 cup), plus more for top
2 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk together eggs, buttermilk, and butter in a measuring cup. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and whisk to combine. Fold in Cheddar, Parmesan, bacon, and chives. Transfer to prepared pan. Sprinkle top with a little extra pepper and Cheddar.
3. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack, 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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