Description
This Savory Onion Bread is a delightful quick bread loaded with savory flavors from onions, chives, and sharp cheddar cheese. Perfect as a side dish or enjoyed on its own with a slather of butter, this easy bread recipe is a must-try for any bread lover.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and garlic powder. Add onions, chives, and cheese.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix milk, egg, and melted butter. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 45–50 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- You can use green onions instead of chives or add bacon bits for extra flavor.
- This bread pairs well with butter, soups, or stews.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
