Tart apples + salty cheddar cheese is a perfect marriage in this delicious Apple Cheddar Quick Bread.
I normally only make Banana Bread so was curious to see how apple bread would taste. Apples & cheese at first may look like a strange combination but they actually go together perfectly.
The sweet tartness of the apples compliments the saltiness of the old cheddar.
Spread some butter on each slice and enjoy. SO GOOD!
Why You’ll Love this Apple Cheese Bread
- Unexpectedly delicious
- Sweet and salty flavors
- Easy to prepare
- Savory treat
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Old cheddar cheese
- Butter
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Granny Smith apples
How to Make Apple Cheddar Quick Bread
- Step One: Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Step Two: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in 1 cup of the cheddar cheese.
- Step Three: In another mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add in diced apple and grated apple and stir to combine.
- Step Four: Add dry mixture to wet mixture and stir to combine.
- Step Five: Spread in a prepared loaf pan and sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Step Six: Bake for 50 minutes or until cake tester comes out of the center clean. Let cool in loaf pan for 10 minutes. Turn out onto a cooling rack and cool completely.
Equipment Needed
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What to Serve with Apple Cheddar Bread
- Berry Jam Smoothie
- Southwestern Party Nuts
- Sliced apples with peanut butter
- Jam spreads
Variations and Substitutions
- Try Cortland or Braeburn apples instead of the Granny Smith apples.
- Try sharp white cheddar cheese or use mild cheddar in a pinch.
- Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to give it a fragrant punch of flavor.
Storage Instructions
Wrap up any leftover bread in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Can I Freeze It?
Yes! You can freeze Apple Cheddar Quick Bread either by the loaf or slice. Allow the bread to cool completely and store it in freezer bags in your freezer for up to 3 months. When you are ready to eat it, let the bread thaw in your fridge overnight and then enjoy!
Quick Bread Recipes
- Cinnamon Bread
- Chocolate Zucchini Bread
- Peach Bread
- Carrot Loaf
- Pineapple Cheese Bread
- Blueberry Bread
- Lemon Zucchini Bread
- Pumpkin Ribbon Bread
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Apple Cheddar Quick Bread
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ⅓ cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded, divided
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter softened
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Granny Smith apple diced
- ¾ cup Granny Smith apple grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in 1 cup of the cheddar cheese.
- In another mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add in diced apple and grated apple and stir to combine.
- Add dry mixture to wet mixture and stir to combine.
- Spread in a prepared loaf pan and sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 50 minutes or until cake tester comes out of the center clean. Let cool in loaf pan for 10 minutes. Turn out onto a cooling rack and cool completely.
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Evan says
Is there really no extra water or will added? Everything else looks good. But the instructions definitely forgot to mention that you will need to combine the wet and dry ingredients. As written, you are only baking a pan lined with the wet ingredients