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Oven Baked Easy Cheesy Beer Bread

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10 Minutes

30-40 Minutes

6 Servings

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$0.48

Easy

Date Published

November 10, 2023

About the Recipe

This easy cheesy beer bread recipe will bring simplicity and deliciousness to your kitchen. With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up this delectable loaf that's surprisingly cheap and impressively easy to make. This recipe only requires flour, sugar, cheese, butter, and a can of beer; most of which are pantry staples. A few quick stirs, and your dough is ready for the oven.

At a total cost of $2.89, this bread breaks down to about $0.48 a serving. Swap out the beer for soda and the cost goes down to $0.33 a serving!

This heavenly bread is not just noteworthy for its simplicity and affordability, but also for its adaptability. It can be a side star with a range of meals, enhancing the taste of chili, soups, and meat dishes. The beautiful blend of flavors seeping through each slice adds a wholesome touch to your meals. But it's not limited to only being a sidekick – this cheesy beer bread can stand alone, making it a perfect breakfast companion with a little bit of honey and butter!

The real charm of this recipe, however, lies in its versatility. You can choose the type of beer to dictate the flavor - use an IPA for a slightly bitter undertaste or a light beer for a milder, more subtle flavor. This way, you can customize the bread to fit your unique taste profile.

Don't hesitate to experiment and add your own twist to this basic recipe. Toss in some jalapenos for a spicy kick, garlic for a savory punch, or chives for a hint of freshness. The possibilities are endless with this easy, cheap bread recipe. So, grab those ingredients, and let's get baking!

Ingredients

These ingredients are pretty simple, and chances are that you already have them in your pantry!

Ingredients for easy cheesy beer bread

  • 3 Cups Self Rising Flour - $0.64 (18 cups in a $3.83 5lb bag)

  • 1/4 Cup Pure Cane Granulated Sugar - $0.09 (22.7 cups in a $7.52 10lb bag)

  • 1 12oz Can/Bottle of Beer - $1.25 (An IPA will make your beer bitter, while a light beer will be a bit more mild)

  • 1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese - $0.60 (2 cups in a $2.39 8oz bag)

  • 2 tbsp Butter - $0.27 (4 8tbsp sticks in a $4.25 pack of butter)

  • Cooking/Baking Spray - $0.04 (Math is long on this, but it basically equates to $0.0183 for every second sprayed)

Step By Step

The beauty of this easy cheesy beer bread recipe is truly in its simplicity. Even if you're a novice in the kitchen, this bread comes together with little to no fuss, making it an effortless gastronomic venture.


Preparation


Prep Time: About 5 Minutes


Ingredients: Flour, sugar, beer, cheese, and cooking spray


  • Preheat oven to 375-degrees Fahrenheit

  • Prepare a standard loaf pan (9"L X 5"W X 2.5"D) by spraying cooking spray on all inside surfaces

  • Mix flour and sugar in a bowl and blend well


Flour and sugar in a bowl

  • Add beer (should be room temperature)


Adding a can of beer to beer bread

  • Stir well

  • Once it starts to get clumpy, fold in shredded cheese


Mixing cheese into beer bread dough

  • OPTIONAL: If you want to add in any additional ingredients like jalapenos, garlic, etc.., now is the time to do so

  • Once all is mixed evenly, pour batter in the loaf pan and flatten mixture so that it is even


Adding beer bread dough to a loaf pan


Baking


Cook Time: 30-35 Minutes


Beer bread dough ready to be put into the oven

  • Place loaf pan in the oven on the center rack

  • After 25-minutes, check dough mixture with toothpick or wooden skewer stick; if still wet, continue to bake checking every 5-minutes


Finishing Touches


Prep Time: About 5 Minutes


Ingredients: Butter


  • Remove bread from oven and let sit/cool in pan for 5 minutes

  • While bread is cooling, melt butter and brush on top of bread

  • Once the 5 minutes have passed, carefully remove bread loaf from pan and slice to your desired thickness


Whole loaf of cheesy beer bread on a cutting board

With these simple steps, you now have an easy, cheap, and incredibly delicious loaf of cheesy beer bread, making the perfect companion for your meals or a wholesome standalone breakfast treat - your passport to culinary delight!


Slice of easy cheesy beer bread with butter and honey

Recipe

Ingredients


  • 3 Cups Self Rising Flour

  • 1/4 Cup Pure Cane Granulated Sugar

  • 1 12oz Can/Bottle of Beer

  • 1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

  • 2 tbsp Butter

  • Cooking/Baking Spray


Instructions


  • Preheat oven to 375-degrees F and prepare a standard loaf pan by applying cooking spray on all inside surfaces

  • Mix flour and sugar in a bowl and blend well

  • Add beer (should be room temperature)

  • Stir well

  • Once it starts to get clumpy, fold in shredded cheese

  • Once all is mixed evenly, pour batter in the loaf pan and flatten mixture so that it is even

  • Place loaf pan in the oven on the center rack and bake for 30-35 minutes

  • Remove bread from oven and let sit/cool in pan for at least 5 minutes

  • While bread is cooling, melt butter and brush on top of bread

  • Once the 5 minutes have passed, carefully remove bread loaf from pan and slice to your desired thickness

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