Description
This Cheese and Olive Quick Bread is a savory delight, perfect for accompanying soups, salads, or charcuterie. Packed with sharp cheddar cheese, chopped olives, and a hint of parsley, this easy-to-make bread is a flavorful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Wet Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- â…“ cup olive oil
Mix-Ins:
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup pitted and chopped green or black olives
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and olive oil until well combined.
- Combine and Fold: Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stir until just combined. Fold in cheese, olives, and parsley.
- Bake: Pour batter into loaf pan, smooth the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- This bread is delicious with a variety of cheeses and olives, like feta and kalamata for a Mediterranean twist.
- Store leftovers wrapped in foil at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
