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Bacon Cheddar Beer Bread

Savory, cheesy, and loaded with crispy bacon, this Bacon Cheddar Beer Bread is packed with flavor!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Hezzi-D

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 12 oz bottle light lager or ale
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 3 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 Tablespoons butter melted
  • 3 Tablespoons fresh chives chopped (Optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a bread pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Make a well in the center and add bacon, about 3/4 of the cheese, the beer, and the milk. Mix well to combine. Stir in the chopped chives.
  • Pour mixture into prepared bread pan. Top with remaining cheese then drizzle with 1 tablespoon of butter.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the bread from the oven and drizzle remaining butter over the top.
  • Continue baking for 25-30 minutes or until browned on top. Remove to a wire rack and cool for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from pan and cool completely on the wire rack.

Notes

A Hezzi-D Original recipe