Bacon Jalapeno Popper Cheesy Bread
Bacon Jalapeno Popper Cheesy Bread (aka bacon cheese jalapeno quick bread) is buttery and cheesy with a slight heat and wonderful bacon flavor! It's perfect as a side, breakfast, or used in a sandwich.
Servings 10 slices
Calories 361kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup bacon cooked and chopped (about 8 to 10 slices)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup jalapeno pepper diced, this will be about 1 large jalapeno, I diced seeds as well
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 12 ounces buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Please read post narrative for substitutions, tips, and additional flavor enhancers
- Preheat oven 350 degrees
- Spray 9x5 inch loaf pan with non-stick spray
- In a large bowl combine cream cheese, jalapenos, bacon and cheese. Stir to combine.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Whisk to combine. (You can use a mixer for this, just be careful not to over-mix.)
- Add cream cheese mixture, 1 tablespoon oil and buttermilk and mix until just combined, don't over-mix.
- Pour mixture into loaf pan.
- Bake 50 to 60 minutes, Top should be brown and when tested with a wooden pick the pick comes out clean or with dry crumbs.
- Remove from oven and place on a wire rack, cool 5 minutes before removing.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days.
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Notes
Please note, some readers have commented this takes longer to cook that I indicate. You make want to cut into the center to check for doneness before removing.
Nutrition
Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 502mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 611IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 2mg
