Potato Cheese Bread

4.10 from 33 votes

Moist, not too dense, and loaded with potato and cheese flavor, this easy quickbread is a no brainer to make. No mixer, no problem! This easy recipe is ready in a jiffy and bakes up golden brown and deliciousl.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cheese, potato cheese bread, potatoes

Servings: slices

Calories: 289kcal

Author: Chef Jenn

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese shredded; divided
2 cups milk
3/4 cups mashed potatoes
1/2 cup sour cream
1 egg
1/4 cup chopped chives
2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375-F and spray a loaf pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
Combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
Mix all but 1/4 cup of the shredded cheddar with the dry ingredients.
Mix the milk, sour cream, mashed potatoes, egg, and melted butter in a second bowl.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake at 375-F for about 60-65 minutes.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the loaf during the last 10 minutes of baking.
Let cool for 20 minutes, then turn it out of the loaf pan, slice and enjoy!

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

Don't overmix the batter - mix only to combine the ingredients.

Sharp cheddar is great in this bread, but you can use any kind of cheese. Try Pepper Jack to spice things up, or go with smoked cheese to add a smoky flavor. Experiment to see which you like most!

You can substitute plain Greek yogurt for sour cream.

Instead of chives, you can slice the green part from gr

Actual baking time will vary depending on the kind of loaf pan you use. Metal will cook faster; ceramic will take a bit longer to cook. Check your loaf after about 50 minutes of baking time and adjust from there.

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