Description
Soft, golden bread loaded with melty cheddar and a warm jalapeño kick in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf Bread dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 Fresh jalapeños, finely diced
- 4 tablespoons Butter, melted
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 ounces Cream cheese (optional, for extra richness)
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Roll out bread dough into a rectangle and place in a greased loaf pan.
- Brush dough generously with melted butter mixed with minced garlic.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar evenly over the surface.
- Scatter finely diced jalapeños across the cheese layer.
- Fold or lightly score the dough for a pull-apart texture.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) until deeply golden and cheese is bubbly and melted, about 30-35 minutes.
- Finish with chopped parsley and rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For extra richness, consider adding cream cheese.
- Adjust the number of jalapeños based on your spice preference.
- Serve warm for the best cheesy experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg