Side dishe for 12
Cheese Beer Bread
This quick bread combines beer, cheddar, scallions, and honey in a thick batter baked until browned.
Typical price
$3.18for 4 servings
$0.80 per serving$3.18 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
Pick your city to see which ingredients are on sale
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.51Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.55 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSugar and brown sugarBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsWine, beer and spiritsHoney or maple syrup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 whole scallions
- 1 cup freshly shredded white cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/5 tsp chili powder (optional)
- to taste kosher salt and ground black pepper (optional)
- 1 bottle or can beer
- 4 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- optional for serving: whipped herb butter
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and butter a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
- Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Stir in the scallions and cheddar, then add the beer and honey until a thick batter forms.
- Spread the batter in the pan and pour the melted butter over the top.
- Bake for 45 minutes, until the loaf is browned and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the bread in the pan for 5 minutes before slicing.
Swaps
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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