Cheese-kin Bread

Cheese Pumpkin Bread

This savory-sweet pumpkin bread combines pumpkin puree, warm spices, and sharp cheddar cheese for a unique fall bread. It makes a delicious side dish for soups, chili, or autumn meals.

Makes: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon.
4. Add eggs, vanilla, pumpkin puree, and melted butter.
5. Mix just until combined.
6. Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese.
7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
10. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.