Cheese Beer Bread contains only 6 ingredients and is an easy no yeast bread recipe! In less than an hour you have a warm homemade quick bread that goes perfect with stews, soup or chili.
Oh, homemade bread, how I love you!
But I don't love the wait. There is mixing, kneading and lots of rising time. Then there are quick bread recipes like this one. You only need an hour to get your bread fix. And you probably have the ingredients for this Cheese Beer Bread Recipe already in your kitchen.
What ingredients are needed for Cheese Beer Bread?
- flour
- baking powder
- salt
- honey
- beer
- cheese
The ingredients in this no yeast bread recipe are very basic. They can also be varied. This time I made it with white flour but you can use whole wheat flour too. I used cheddar cheese but any type of cheese can be used and dried herbs are great added to the batter if you desire.
This is a recipe where you can use your favorite beer that you would usually drink. I don't like to admit this but I used Miller Lite. Miller Lite is not my favorite but we have friends that drink it so I always have a few bottles in my fridge. The beer worked fine. Next time, I would love to try a fancy ale to see how it changes the flavors in this beer bread recipe.
What size loaf does this quick bread recipe make?
The cuteness factor got the better of me and I used my mini loaf pan for these loaves. I made three loaves but this can be baked as one big loaf also. The mini loaves take about 35 to 45 minutes to bake while one large loaf takes about an hour.
I do like mini loaves because you can use one or two and freeze the other for another time. Either way, this beer bread recipe makes some great loaves to eat.
How do you store this no yeast bread?
This cheesy beer bread recipe will stay fresh for several days if stored at room temperature in an air tight plastic bag. Wrapping it in plastic wrap insures that no air will get in. It can also be frozen for up to a month as long as it's tightly wrapped.
What do you serve this quick bread with?
Cheesy Beer Bread is great to serve next to soups, chilis and stews! Here are some of my favorites:
Yellow Split Pea Soup with Ham
Irish Stout Lamb Stew via Garlic and Zest
Or try out these recipes to spread or eat with your beer bread:
Feta Cheese Dip with Red Peppers
More No Yeast Bread Recipes:
I love making bread without yeast. It's so quick and easy to do. There is no planning or prep involved and it's perfect for a snow day. Try another one of these quick bread recipes.
Brown Sugar Apple Banana Bread
Bacon Cheese Jalapeno Quick Bread via Souffle Bombay
Chocolate Banana Bread via Swirls of Flavor
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Cheese Beer Bread
Ingredients
- 3 cups white flour
- 1 TBS baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces beer
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese divided (reserve ½ cup for top of bread)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well. Stir in the beer, honey and 1 ½ cup of cheddar cheese. Combine the sticky mixture. Pour the batter into 3 lightly greased small loaf pans. (For 1 large loaf see notes below.) Sprinkle with the remaining half a cup of cheese. Bake for about 35 to 45 minutes or until toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean. Cool for at least 15 minutes before removing from the pan. Cool for another 10 minutes on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
First published March 2013 ; Last Updated February 2021
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Ramona
Beer bread is the only bread I've had any success making. Cheesy beer bread sounds even better.
Robin (Masshole Mommy)
I need to stop coming over here when I'm hungry!
I actually think I have everything I need to make this and I'm thinking it might be a nice addition to our dinner tonite.
Angie@Angie's Recipes
This would make a great lunch sandwich with some seasonal salads. Yum!
vanillasugarblog
oh lisa I never make savory breads because I do eat the whole thing!!!
this looks really good!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen
These look fabulous! I love beer bread and my favorite beer to use is Moose Head.
Danielle @ Growing Foodie
Whoa that looks so SO fabulous - great bread for a sandwich. I love beer bread too 🙂 so yummy...
Kristin
Oh, I want some! Maybe I will plan on this for a weekend baking activity with the kids, with some delicious results! 🙂
claudia@what's Cookin italian Style Cuisine
Wow talk about spectacular! I love breads of any kind been wanting to try a beer bread this may have to be it!
Liz
Oh, man. Bread is my weakness and your cheesy loaf is making my mouth water! Totally delish!
Katrina
We don't drink/buy beer, but I have heard before that it sure makes great bread. Love the cheesy idea and your loaves look great!
Kate
This sounds really versatile.
Sues
I have a feeling I would absolutely LOVE this bread!!
Pam
It looks awesome! I have a feeling my husband would really dig this bread!
teresa
mmm, the flavors in this sounds awesome!
Serena (serenabakessimplyfromscratch)
Nothings better then browned cheese on top of bread! This loaf looks amazing and I love the addition of beer to help give a nice rise! Delicious!
stacey snacks
Lis, this looks good to me, before, after or during St. Patty's day!
Robin {Mom Foodie}
I think Cheesy Beer Bread sounds good any day!
Nikki
This tastes and smells just like Tastefully Simple Beer Bread! Now I don't have to spend $4 for one loaf! Delicious! Thank you!
Barbara Belt
Have you ever used any other flour.
lisa
I've tried it with all purpose flour and whole wheat. Both were great!
Richard Smallridge Schoeneck
Awesome recipe. Cooked it up using Yuengling Black & Tan. Came out soooooo good.
lisa
Thank you! I love that you tried a different beer.
Terri Thompson
This is So easy to make I didn’t have baking powder so I had to substituteits and I used corona beer, The hardest part was waiting for it to cool!! It is delicious! Definitely going to make it again
lisa
Glad you liked it! I always experiment with different types of beer to see how the flavor slightly changes.