Savory Quick Bread With Cheese And Olives 🧀🍞
Savory Quick Bread With Cheese And Olives is a delectable and easy-to-make treat that brings together the rich flavors of cheese and briny olives. Perfect for any occasion, this quick bread serves as an excellent appetizer, snack, or side dish to complement your meals. Its straightforward preparation allows you to whip it up in under an hour, making it ideal for busy days or spontaneous gatherings. Each slice offers a delightful combination of cheesy goodness enhanced by the savory notes of olives and fresh herbs, leaving your taste buds craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pitted olives (drained)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- In another bowl, mix milk, olive oil, and eggs until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the shredded cheese, pitted olives, and thyme until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for about 45-50 minutes or until a wooden skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg