Irresistible Cheese Bread Recipe for Cheesy Delight
A golden, bubbly cheese bread that’s soft inside and crisp on top, packed with gooey melted cheese. Perfect as a side, snack, or centerpiece, this bread is comforting, flavorful, and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (8–10 slices)
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or blend)
- 1 tsp garlic powder or Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour, salt, and oil/butter. Knead until soft and elastic, 8–10 minutes.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
- Punch down dough, roll into a rectangle, and sprinkle half the cheese. Roll up and shape into a loaf or braid.
- Place on greased sheet or in loaf pan. Cover and let rise 30 minutes.
- Brush top with more oil/butter. Sprinkle remaining cheese and optional seasonings.
- Bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes until golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Cool a few minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- Use a mix of cheeses for balanced flavor and melt.
- Add herbs, bacon, or jalapeños for variation.
- Tent with foil if cheese browns too fast.
- Store at room temp 2 days or refrigerate 5 days.
- Reheat wrapped in foil at 350°F or toast for crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
