Sharp cheddar & chive quick bread

A cheesy quick bread full of fresh chives and a bit of garlic powder makes for a delicious and easy side dish. It's a yummy way to enjoy some of your fresh herb garden chives.

I've been looking for ways to use more of my fresh herbs from our herb garden. We have a ton of chives, parsley, sage, oregano that came back from previous years and we currently have new Italian basil, Thai basil, lavender, thyme, and dill that we planted this year. Most of them are flourishing, so I want to take advantage of them as much as possible.

I like quick breads because they are so easy to make. They take a while to bake, but the preparation is easy and the varieties are pretty endless. The onion and garlic flavor from the chives pair perfectly with a cheddar cheese.

I made this bread recently to have along with some barbeque chicken and roasted asparagus. It went really well with our meal. It would also pair well with chili or soups and leftovers are great toasted with eggs for breakfast. Spread some butter on a slice, or eat it as is.

 

Chives are one of the first herbs to start coming up each year and the first one that is ready to start using. I always look forward to its fresh flavor and color. 

 

When making this bread, I like to use a sharp or extra sharp cheddar cheese. White or yellow is fine, but you want the sharp flavor so it really comes through in the baked bread. I used yellow here and it maes a nice marbling on the sliced bread.

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Yield: 8 servings

Sharp Cheddar and Chive Quick Bread

ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 1/3 cup minced chives

instructions:

How to cook Sharp Cheddar and Chive Quick Bread

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease an 8"x4" loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl whisk together the flour through garlic powder. Stir in the cheese.
3. In a medium bowl whisk together the milk, egg, and butter.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until almost combined. Stir in the chives until just combined.
5. Pour and spread evenly into the pan.
6. Bake for 35-45 minutes, until the top is golden and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
7. Let cool in the pan on a cooling rack for about 15 minutes. Remove from the pan and cool. Slice and serve warm or room temperature.

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