Bacon Jalapeno Popper Cheesy Bread

Bacon Jalapeno Popper Cheesy Bread is buttery and cheesy with a slight heat and wonderful bacon flavor! It’s perfect as a side, breakfast, or used in a sandwich.

Bacon Jalapeno Popper Cheesy Bread

I set out to create a bread inspired by a Jalapeno Popper. Why? Because I had an abundance of jalapenos given to me by a friend!

I based this Bacon Jalapeno Popper Cheesy Bread on a beer bread recipe. However, instead of beer, I used buttermilk as my liquid. I know what you’re thinking, buttermilk for beer? Yes, you see, I don’t like beer. I don’t want to drink it, smell it, or cook with it. Besides, buttermilk is a wonderful liquid to use in bread. It keeps the bread moist and soft and gives it an ever-so-slight tang.

We also like these recipes that have jalapenos: Potato Stuffed Jalapenos, Pesto Jalapeno Poppers, MAC AND CHEESE STUFFED JALAPENO POPPERS, and Jalapeno and Cheese Grilled Chicken

Ingredients

This is what you’ll need to make Bacon Jalapeno Popper Cheesy Bread.

1. Bacon. Add more if you’d like. Furthermore, you can substitute breakfast sausage.
2. All-purpose flour. Sifted then measured.
3. Baking powder. Be sure to check that it isn’t out of date.
4. Salt
5. Sugar. You can omit if desired.
6. Cream cheese. At room temperature.
7. Jalapeno. This will be about one large jalapeno. I used the seeds as well. However, if you don’t want it very hot, remove the seeds.
8. Cheddar cheese. You’ll need to shred the cheese. I don’t recommend getting pre-shredded cheese. It has cornstarch and other ingredients coating it to prevent it from sticking together and clumping.
9. Buttermilk. You can substitute sour cream.
10. Vegetable oil. You can use liquid coconut oil, avocado oil, or olive oil.

Bacon Jalapeno Popper Cheesy Bread Flavor

Bacon Jalapeno Popper Cheesy Bread is soft, buttery, and cheesy. I suggest eating it warm while the cheese is still melty. It’s dense without being too heavy. This savory bread has a nice salty bacon flavor and a back-note of heat from the jalapeno.

Feel free to adjust the number of jalapenos in my recipe. If you like it hotter, add more. Not a big fan of heat? Use fewer jalapenos. This Bacon Jalapeno Popper Cheesy Bread is not overly spicy. I wanted just a little heat, but intended for the bacon and cheese to stand out more.

Smelling this bread baking was absolute heaven; it filled the house with a wonderful scent. I’m thinking it would work to get my boys out of bed early!

Bacon Jalapeno Popper Cheesy Bread really comes together quickly and easily. It does take about 45 to 50 minutes to bake, so allow for that when you’re planning to cook it.

I ate it plain, served it as a side at dinner, and even made a breakfast sandwich with it. I would have probably found more mouth-watering ways to use it, but we ate it so quickly!

Tips and Substitutions

• I used a large 5 1/2 x 9-inch loaf pan that was light (versus a dark pan) for my bacon cheese jalapeno quick bread. A light pan will not brown whatever you’re cooking as quickly, allowing the center of Bacon Jalapeno Popper Cheesy Bread to cook before the outside gets too brown.
• I recommend you calibrate your oven once a year> How to Calibrate your Oven
• Cook the bread until the center is done. Test with a wooden pick, when it comes out clean or with dry crumbs, the bread is done.
• This is a very dense bread. No, I didn’t forget the eggs; this recipe doesn’t call for any. Think of it more like biscuit dough.
• In fact, you can make drop biscuits using this dough. You can even use it to make muffins. Cook times for biscuits and muffins will vary depending on size.
• Jalapenos vary significantly in the level of heat. Taste-test your jalapenos and adjust the amount based on the heat level you like. Not very spicy? Add more to your dough. You can also add ground red pepper or red pepper flakes to the dough to make the Bacon Jalapeno Popper Cheesy Bread spicier.
• You can also add garlic powder or fresh minced garlic, cayenne pepper, and/or paprika for more flavor!

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Bacon Jalapeno Popper Cheesy Bread

Bacon Jalapeno Popper Cheesy Bread (aka bacon cheese jalapeno quick bread) is buttery and cheesy with a slight heat and wonderful bacon flavor!  It's perfect as a side, breakfast, or used in a sandwich.

Author: Paula

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour

Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 10 slices

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Ingredients

• 1 cup bacon cooked and chopped (about 8 to 10 slices)
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 8 ounces cream cheese softened
• ¼ cup jalapeno pepper diced, this will be about 1 large jalapeno, I diced seeds as well
• 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
• 12 ounces buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

• Please read post narrative for substitutions, tips, and additional flavor enhancers
• Preheat oven 350 degrees
• Spray 9×5 inch loaf pan with non-stick spray
• In a large bowl combine cream cheese, jalapenos, bacon and cheese. Stir to combine.
• In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Whisk to combine. (You can use a mixer for this, just be careful not to over-mix.)
• Add cream cheese mixture, 1 tablespoon oil and buttermilk and mix until just combined, don’t over-mix.
• Pour mixture into loaf pan.
• Bake 50 to 60 minutes, Top should be brown and when tested with a wooden pick the pick comes out clean or with dry crumbs.
• Remove from oven and place on a wire rack, cool 5 minutes before removing.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days.

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Notes

Please note, some readers have commented this takes longer to cook that I indicate. You make want to cut into the center to check for doneness before removing. 

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 502mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 611IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 2mg