Cheese and Green Onion Bread
A savory quick bread loaded with sharp cheddar, mozzarella, and green onions. Perfect as a snack, side, or warm breakfast slice with butter.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Oven
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 3 tbsp sugar
Fat & Cheese
- ¼ cup cold butter cubed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 green onion finely chopped
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne pepper (if using), and sugar.
- Cut in the cubed cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the cheeses and chopped green onion.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Pour into dry ingredients and stir until just combined do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
This bread is best served slightly warm or toasted with butter. Store leftovers wrapped in foil or an airtight container for up to 3 days.