This easy Beer Bread recipe has pieces of crispy smoked bacon, flavorful mildly spicy jalapenos, and a generous portion of sharp cheddar all wrapped up in a moist loaf that is really hard to stop eating! This no knead loaf comes together quickly using most any non light beer. It freezes well so make an extra loaf to enjoy in a couple of weeks.
Well after the walk yesterday I decided that we had so much exercise that I would whip up a delectable savory loaf of beer bread. Have you ever tried beer bread? It is so divine. It is just simply amazing and so darn easy. There isn’t any yeast dissolving involved and the bread is always so moist. Bacon Jalapeno Cheddar beer bread is a flavor packed loaf that is perfect for chili, sandwiches, soup or just by itself.
How do you make Beer Bread with Cheddar, Bacon and Jalapenos?
In a large bowl mix together flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, cumin, sugar, bacon, jalapeno pepper and cheddar cheese. Pour the beer over the mixture and mix just until combined. Do not over mix the dough as you do not want it to get tough. Spoon the dough into the loaf pan. Pour melted butter over bread. Bake for for about almost one hour or until lightly browned on the top and set. Remove from the pan and allow to cool for at least twenty minutes before cutting into the loaf.
What beer is best for beer bread?
I have used all kinds of non light beers with great success. Stay away from the flavored micro brews unless they complement the flavor of the bread. A pumpkin ale or peach IPA is not going to go well with the other flavors in this bread. However a maple bacon porter might be excellent.
Tips for making Beer Bread
- Use excellent quality bacon and cheddar.
- Look for younger jalapeno peppers that are smooth and green all over with no striations or blemishes. These young green peppers are less stressed and more mild.
- Use any non light beer. Stay away from the flavored micro brews unless the flavor complements the bread.
- Do not over mix the dough.
- The bread loaf is done when set and lightly browned. You can use the toothpick test on this bread but it may come out with a little cheese on it and still be done.
- Remove the cooked bread from the pan as soon as possible and let it cool for at least twenty minutes.
Do not be intimidated by the jalapeno peppers. They are perfect in this loaf and complement all the other flavors perfectly. If you like the heat add a couple more tablespoons! Put this treat and on the list for this coming week! You will not be disappointed. I prepared eggs over easy sandwiches on it this morning and they were so scrumptious!
This tasty Bacon Jalapeno Cheddar Beer Bread can be whipped up in no time at all. Prep time on it is only about 15 minutes. This bread is wonderful for breakfast sandwiches, burgers and leftover meatloaf. It is a little piece of heaven. Leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator. Slice off what you want and heat in the microwave for about 20 seconds at 60% power. Tastes just like it did when you took out of the oven.
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This post was originally published February 5, 2017 and was republished May 6, 2020 with new content.
PrintBeer Bread with Bacon Jalapeno and Cheddar
This Beer Bread is a crazy easy bread recipe that is made with crisp bacon, fresh jalapenos and tasty cheddar. It is perfect for sandwiches, chili, soup or just because you love bread. For an extra special treat toast a slice and lather on some real cream butter.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 50
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 10 1x
- Category: bread
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 6 slices crispy cooked bacon coarsely chopped
- 3 tablespoons jalapeno pepper finely minced
- 2 1/4 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 1 beer (12 ounce)
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
- In large bowl mix flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, cumin, sugar, bacon, jalapeno pepper and cheddar cheese. Pour beer over mixture and mix just until combined. Do not over mix. Spoon into loaf pan. Pour melted butter over bread.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Remove from the pan and allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting into the loaf.
Notes
- Use excellent quality bacon and cheddar.
- Look for younger jalapeno peppers that are smooth and green all over with no striations or blemishes. These young green peppers are less stressed and more mild.
- Use any non light beer. Stay away from the flavored micro brews unless the flavor complements the bread.
- Do not over mix the dough.
- The bread loaf is done when set and lightly browned. You can use the toothpick test on this bread but it may come out with a little cheese on it and still be done.
- Remove the cooked bread from the pan as soon as possible and let it cool for at least twenty minutes.
Keywords: beer bread, cheddar beer bread, bacon cheddar beer bread, jalapeno cheddar beer bread, bacon beer bread, savory bread
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Gloria Webber
Could you use non alcohol beer? I have Heineken Non Alcohol Beer.
The recipe sounds delicious and I have peppers ready to pick and a block of cheese waiting to be used!
Beth Pierce
Yes you can! Enjoy!!
Ashlie
What kind of flour do you use for this? All purpose or self rising?
Beth Pierce
All purpose!
Val
Does this bread freeze well.
Beth Pierce
Yes it does
Rowena
I made this bread tonight with pork crusted medallions and steamed broccoli. I wish I could’ve shown you the excitement on my husband’s face! 😁 The bread was easy to make and delicious (even without the cumin)! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome Rowena! I am so glad that you liked it. I love that bread!
Veronica
I used this as a base recipe. I “veganized” it by omitting the bacon and using shredded vegan cheddar cheese, topped with vegan melted butter. I’ve made it twice in one week. It’s soooo good! Love the chewy texture. Served alongside a vegan burrito mixed grain bowl. This recipe is a keeper!
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Your whole meal sounds absolutely delicious! You are making me hungry!!
Leslie
I made this great bread to go with out Chili dinner. Only change I made was I used the bacon drippings with added butter to get the 3tablespoons. Added just that little extra,like it needed anything else. This was great
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks Leslie! So glad that you liked it! Thanks for the tip! Sounds delicious!
Donna
Can this Jalapeno Bread be made in the Breadmaker? Thanks, Donna
Beth Pierce
I am not sure. I have never tried. Maybe one of the readers will know the answer.
Tammi Reid
I found this mouth watering receipe this morning and I made it this afternoon. I just took it out of the oven and wow!! It is delicious!! I had all ingredients on hand. My husband has threatened to eat all of it since his Red Stripe beer made it so delicious. I amped up the peppers, we like it hot and added some basil and fresh garlic. I will make again.
Beth Pierce
Awesome Tammie! So glad that you and your husband liked it. Did you get some before he ate it all up? I like things spicy too!
Melissa
So much flavor packed into this bread! It didn’t disappoint!
★★★★★
Natalie
Love how cheesy it looks! Love breads & love a little kick from the japapeno!
★★★★★