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.
1cupbaconcooked and chopped (about 8 to 10 slices)
3cupsall-purpose flour
1tablespoonbaking powder
1teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonsgranulated sugar
8ouncescream cheesesoftened
¼cupjalapenodiced, this will be about 1 large jalapeno, I diced seeds as well
2cupscheddar cheeseshredded
12ouncesbuttermilk
1tablespoonvegetable oil
Instructions
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Preheat oven 350 degrees
Spray 9x5 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.