This gluten-free cheese bread recipe is the savory loaf I make when I don’t want to put in any effort. It’s soft, springy, and oozing with cheddar and parmesan flavor. No yeast, no kneading, just mix, drop, and bake. It’s not only great for GF bread newbies, but when you want something easy to dunk in soup, toast with jam, or one epic grilled cheese. Honestly it’s hard to find a reason not to make it.

an overhead shot of sliced cheese bread on a wooden cutting board
I make my easy, cheesy gluten-free quick bread recipe when I don’t have the time or effort for rising. Just mix, dump, and bake.

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Easiest Gluten-Free Cheddar Cheese Bread

If you are new to homemade bread making or feel intimidated by it all, this homemade gluten-free cheese loaf has it all going on. You can be a bread-making rock star in less than a hour and well on your way to trying out loads of gluten-free bread recipes that work.

Quick breads get their name because they come together so quickly. There is no yeast, no kneading, and no time waiting for dough to rise. Simply throw all the ingredients in a bowl, stir it up, and pop it in the oven.

The baking powder does the legwork for making it rise and within the hour you have a warm, cheesy bread ready to slice into to dunk in comforting soups, like slow cooker turkey chili or a hearty, classic old fashioned vegetable soup recipe. 

My recipe uses sharp cheddar cheese mixed with parmesan, but honestly, I usually dump in whatever I have on hand. For a spicy kick add fresh diced jalapeños with pepper jack cheese. If using cheddar cheese, I do recommend the sharper the better and always freshly grated!

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Seriously easy one bowl mix up

Ready for this easiness? In a large bowl whisk together the dry ingredients, then add in the cheese. In a separate bowl whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and melted butter. Stir the two together and done-zo.

the cheese bread dough ingredients mixed together in a glass bowl.
After mixing everything together the dough will be very stiff. Just be sure your gluten-free flour is mixed in so you don’t end up with dry flour pockets.

Spread and bake

Transfer the dough to a greased bread pan and sprinkle with more cheese on top. I add more parmesan, but anything else can be added. Sometimes I will melt some more butter and drizzle that on top before baking too. Bake at 350℉ for about 45 minutes and serve warm cheesy slices!

thickly grated parmesan cheese shreds on unbaked bread.
After mixing everything together the dough will be very stiff. Just be sure your gluten-free flour is mixed in so you don’t end up with dry flour pockets.

Some gluten-free flours have cornstarch added so the dough will be thicker. You may be tempted to add more liquid to loosen the dough. If it’s necessary to work all the flour in, only add a splash at a time. Too much extra milk will lead to a gummy cheese bread.

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Savory Gluten-Free Cheese Bread (No Yeast)

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Yield: 10
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Quick Cheese Bread is a savory cheddar loaf bread that easily mixes up in minutes without yeast or kneading! This cheesy bread is perfect for dunking in a warm bowl of soup, toasted with jam, or to fill with your favorite sandwich fixings.
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Ingredients
 

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Liberally grease a 8 ½ X 4 ½ loaf pan and set aside. 
  • In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, garlic powder, dry mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir in grated cheddar cheese and ¼ cup parmesan cheese, reserving rest for topping.
    2 cups gluten free all-purpose flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon dry mustard, ½ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon pepper, 1 ½ cups extra sharp cheddar, ¼ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
  • In a small bowl whisk together buttermilk, egg, and melted and cooled butter. Pour into flour mixture and stir until no dry flour remains, until just combined. 
    1 cup buttermilk, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons butter
  • Transfer the dough into prepared baking pan. Smooth down evenly and top with remaining Parmesan cheese.
    ¼ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes clean. Cool in pan for 5 minutes then turn onto wire rack to cool completely. 
Calories: 225kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 47mg, Sodium: 351mg, Potassium: 255mg, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 345IU, Calcium: 281mg, Iron: 1.5mg
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