Easy Cheddar Walnut Bread
Elevate your baking game with this Easy Cheddar Walnut Bread—a savory loaf that perfectly balances sharp cheddar cheese with the nutty crunch of walnuts. Ready in just over an hour, this quick bread recipe requires no yeast and just a few pantry staples like all-purpose flour, milk, and eggs. The addition of melted butter creates a tender crumb, while the cheddar and walnuts bring rich flavors and delightful textures to every bite. With only 15 minutes of prep time, this versatile bread is perfect for breakfast, a cozy snack, or as a side for soups and salads. Bake up this cheesy, nutty delight and savor the goodness fresh out of the oven or at room temperature.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.75 cups chopped walnuts
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until evenly combined.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, and egg until well blended.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined.
Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped walnuts. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your Easy Cheddar Walnut Bread warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
357 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.9 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 413 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.5 g | ||
| Protein | 12.2 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 201 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 147 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
