Zippy Cheese Bread Recipes

CHEESE BREAD (QUICK BREAD)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8" x 4" loaf pan.
• Whisk dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
• Using a pastry cutter or a fork, cut in butter. Stir in cheeses and green onion.
• In a separate bowl, whisk eggs until foamy. Add milk and sugar.
• Add wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir just until moistened, do not overmix.
• Pour into prepared pan and bake 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

SIMPLY PERFECT HOMEMADE CHEESE BREAD (TWO WAYS)

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, salt and sugar* together. (Tip: If measuring your flour in cups, without a scale, hold back 1 cup to add as needed later). *If you're using honey or agave, add with the liquid ingredients instead.
• In a large measuring cup or bowl, combine the water and buttermilk and whisk in the yeast until dissolved. Add this mixture, along with the melted butter, to the dry ingredients. Mix by hand or with a dough hook, until the mixture is combined, about 2 minutes. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
• Continue mixing the dough, adding more flour in very small increments, as needed, until the dough becomes soft, smooth and tacky, but not sticky.
• Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for a couple of minutes, adding more flour only if the dough is sticking to your hands or the work surface, then form dough into a ball. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and either refrigerate for up to 4 days, or allow to sit at room temperature until doubled in size (about 60-90 minutes). (*Tip: I like to use an 8-cup glass measuring cup, so it's easy to see when it's doubled by the markings).
• Note: If you have refrigerated your dough, remove from the refrigerator 2 hours before you plan to bake, to allow it to come to room temperature.
• Grease two 8-inch by 4-inch loaf pans and set aside.
• Divide the dough into 2 equal pieces. Dust each with a bit of flour and then, using a rolling pin, roll into a rectangle approximately 10 inches wide and 16 inches long.
• **If you are unclear about the shaping process for this bread, scroll up to the Recipe Video above this Recipe Card. You may wish to watch before starting the shaping process**
• For the Cheddar and Herb Bread: spread the shredded cheddar and herbs evenly over the surface of the dough. Starting with the shortest side, roll the dough up jelly-roll style and pinch the seam together.
• For the Parmesan, Garlic and Herb: spread the softened butter over the surface of the dough. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan, garlic and herbs. Press lightly with the palm of your hand to press the toppings into the butter. Starting with the shortest side, roll the dough up jelly-roll style and pinch the seam together.
• Shaping: Using a sharp knife, cut the roll of dough down the centre, lengthwise. Rotate each piece so that the cut sides are facing upward and place them side-by-side. Pinch together the farthest end. Keeping the cuts sides facing upwards as much as possible, place the right-side piece over the left-side piece. Straighen it up all up and then repeat, pinching together the end closest to you. If any cheese escapes, just place it back on top. Using a bench scraper or spatula, carefully lift the dough into the greased loaf pan. Repeat with the other dough log, then cover both with a greased piece of plastic wrap and allow to rise until the dough rises to about 1-inch above the side of the pans in the middle.
• Preheat oven to 350° F. (not fan assisted). Bake for 45-50 minutes total, but after 25 minutes of baking, rotate pans front-to-back in the oven and loosely cover with a piece of aluminum foil if necessary (if bread is already well-browned), to prevent the top from over-browning. Bread should reach about 185° internal temperature in the centre.
• Remove the bread from the oven and allow to cool in the pans for a couple of minutes. Run a sharp knife around the edge of the bread and carefully remove the loaves to a cooling rack. Allow the loaves to cool for 1 hour before slicing. *Slicing hot or very warm bread will make for a gummy crumb, so resist the urge and let it cool :)

CHEESE BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9x5 loaf pan with nonstick spray. Using a pastry brush, brush the spray all over the loaf pan to make sure it is covered up the sides and in the corners. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined. Add the cheddar cheese and stir it together so the cheese is coated in the flour mixture. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and egg; pour into the dry mixture and stir it until just combined (a few dry spots are okay.) Add in the melted butter and mix it in until everything is combined and there are no dry patches.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• While the bread is baking, make the topping: whisk together the butter, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, and dried parsley.
• Remove loaf pan from the oven and set on a wire rack to cool slightly. Immediately brush the bread with the butter topping.
• Let the bread cool for 5 minutes in the pan then take it out of the pan and cool completely on the wire rack.
• Slice and serve.

ZIPPY CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In medium size mixing bowl, combine cheddar cheese, cream cheese, hot pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce until well blended.
• Gradually stir in salsa, blending thoroughly.
• Chill several hours before serving.

BEST CHEESE BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, cheese, baking powder, garlic powder and dill. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, oil and honey. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (top will have an uneven appearance). Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

ZIPPY GRILLED CHEESE & BACON SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread the outsides of both slices of bread with the Miracle Whip dressing.
• Add the cheese and the bacon to the inside of one slice of bread.
• Top with the other slice of bread.
• Grill sandwich in nonstick skillet over medium heat for about 2-5 minutes, until the sandwich is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

ZIPPY CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
• Blend in flour, salt, pepper, cayenne and mustard.
• Stir constantly for one minute until well mixed. Remove from heat and gradually stir in milk.
• Return to heat and cook over medium high heat until thick and bubbly. Stir frequently.
• Mix in cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat, cover to keep warm until serving.