Baked Goods

Jody's Cheesy Bacon Beer Bread

Prep Time: 30 min

Cook Time: 1 hrs

Difficulty: Intermediate

Jody's Cheesy Bacon Beer Bread is the perfect side; pair it up with soup or chili for a cool-weather comfort combo. A little spicy, a little cheesy, and that hint of your favorite beer makes this the best crowd-pleaser to share.

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat recteq to 375°F.
Step 2: Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick spray; set aside.
Step 3: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, 1 tablespoon Heffer Dust, sugar, and garlic powder. In a medium bowl, mix the beer and egg, then add to dry ingredients.
Step 4: Work mixture with your hands until your dough is together and sticky.
Step 5: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, bacon, jalapeños, and cheddar.
Step 6: Season with Ben's Heffer Dust, and stir together until completely combined.
Step 7: Fold cream cheese mixture into dough, being careful not to overwork the mixture, but ensure that it's fully incorporated so you don't get any raw pockets.
Step 8: Pour dough into the prepared loaf pan.
Step 9: Sprinkle the top with cheddar, bacon, and jalapeños.
Step 10: Bake in recteq for 1 hour.
Step 11: Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Ingredients

Serving Sizes

Bread

3 cup(s) Flour
3 tablespoon(s) Baking Powder
2 tablespoon(s) Ben's Heffer Dust
1 tablespoon(s) Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon(s) Garlic Powder
12 ounce(s) Beer, room temp
1 each Large Egg(s)
8 ounce(s) Cream Cheese, softened
10 each Strips of Bacon, cooked & chopped
2 each Jalapeños, chopped
1 ¹/₄ cup(s) Cheddar, shredded

Tools Needed

Parchment Paper
Loaf Pan
Large Bowl
Medium Bowl

Step 1: Preheat recteq to 375°F.
Step 2: Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick spray; set aside.
Step 3: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, 1 tablespoon Heffer Dust, sugar, and garlic powder. In a medium bowl, mix the beer and egg, then add to dry ingredients.
Step 4: Work mixture with your hands until your dough is together and sticky.
Step 5: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, bacon, jalapeños, and cheddar.
Step 6: Season with Ben's Heffer Dust, and stir together until completely combined.
Step 7: Fold cream cheese mixture into dough, being careful not to overwork the mixture, but ensure that it's fully incorporated so you don't get any raw pockets.
Step 8: Pour dough into the prepared loaf pan.
Step 9: Sprinkle the top with cheddar, bacon, and jalapeños.
Step 10: Bake in recteq for 1 hour.
Step 11: Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Chef Pairings

This gourmet bread is surprisingly simple and makes a great side for Over-the-Top Chili, or use it to build a delicious Grilled Cheese Sandwich with our Flat Top Griddle.