Best 7 Easy Italian Cheese Bread Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable treat that combines the flavors of Italy with the convenience of homemade cooking? Look no further! Embark on a culinary journey with us as we explore the world of "easy Italian cheese bread." In this article, we will guide you through the steps of creating this delectable dish, from selecting the perfect ingredients to baking it to perfection. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delightful combination of herbs, cheese, and a crispy crust. Whether you're hosting a party, looking for a quick and easy snack, or simply seeking a comforting meal, this recipe is sure to satisfy. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's begin our journey into the world of easy Italian cheese bread.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN CHEESE BREAD



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A strong tasting cheese bread.

Provided by roger russell

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ¼ cups warm water
3 cups bread flour
½ cup shredded pepperjack cheese
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Steps:

  • Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer.
  • Select White Bread or Basic cycle. Start.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 337.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

QUICK & EASY ITALIAN CHEESE BREAD



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Posted for a quick, weeknight bread, or as a snack. This is delicious, but quick and easy. I came up with this trying to match a bread we get from a local pizzeria/sandwich shop. Close, but not quite!

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 19m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 ounces French bread or 16 ounces Italian bread, halved lengthwise
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup Italian cheese blend, Shredded
1 teaspoon oregano, dried
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Spread softened butter over the cut sides of the bread. Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Combine the cheese, oregano and garlic salt; sprinkle over the bread.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.7, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 456.2, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.9, Protein 9

ITALIAN CHEESE BREAD



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People are astounded to learn I make this savory Italian bread from scratch in less that an hour. With this recipe from my brother-in-law, warm slices are a delicious and easy alternative to garlic toast. I'll sometimes use this bread as a snack or appetizer.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 loaf (16 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon quick-rise yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
1 tablespoon canola oil
TOPPING:
1/4 to 1/3 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Dash pepper
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Beat in water and oil until blended. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead for 1-2 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes. , Punch dough down; place on a greased 12-in. pizza pan and pat into a 12-in. circle. Brush with salad dressing. Combine the seasonings; sprinkle over top. Sprinkle with cheeses. , Bake at 450° for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 428mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

EASY ITALIAN CHEESE BREAD



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Round out your favorite Italian meal with a buttery loaf of this crusty Italian Cheese Bread from Angie Smith of Clarksville, Tennessee. "The aroma and flavor of this quick and classic side are wonderful," she promises. "We like to dip our slices in olive oil, fresh ground pepper and Parmesan cheese."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, halved lengthwise
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Spread butter over cut sides of bread. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Combine the cheese, oregano and garlic salt; sprinkle over bread. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Slice and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 734mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

LITTLE CAESAR'S ITALIAN CHEESE BREAD RECIPE



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Provided by Katie Clark

Categories     Bread

Number Of Ingredients 12

Dough:
1 cup warm water
1 tbsp yeast
1.5 tbsp sugar
2 3/4 cups bread flour
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
Other Ingredients:
6 tablespoons of butter (softened)
1/2 tbsp minced garlic cloves (you could use garlic powder)
1.5 cups pizza cheese
Italian Seasoning or Italian Seasoning Blend (see below)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl or stand mixer, mix together water, yeast, sugar.
  • Add in flour and salt.
  • Mix with a dough hook until it comes away from the sides of the bowl - add more flour if necessary.
  • Knead by hand or with dough hook for about five minutes.
  • Cover the dough ball with oil, place in a bowl, cover with plastic, and let rise at room temperature 30-45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • Grease 9×13 glass baking dish with butter
  • Press the dough into the pan
  • Spread the softened butter over the top of the dough
  • Spoon the minced garlic evenly over the top of the butter to make the garlic butter topping.
  • Sprinkle cheese over the top
  • Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the top
  • Cover with tin foil and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove tin foil and bake for another 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 20 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 11 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 411 grams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams unsaturated fat

QUICK AND EASY CHEESE BREAD



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This easy bread is excellent with anything from meatloaf, to soups, to chicken. Tastes wonderful, but is pretty crumbly.

Provided by Elizabeth Sarah

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 egg, beaten
¾ cup milk
⅓ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cheese. In another large bowl, beat together egg, milk and oil. Stir the flour/cheese mixture into the egg mixture, stirring until just moistened. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 26.6 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 317.9 mg, Sugar 5 g

ITALIAN CHEESE BREAD



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This is one of my favorite recipes of all time! A delicious cheesy bread, fantastic warm or cold! Make this once and you'll make it time and time again. A very easy and impressive bread!

Provided by Dine Dish

Categories     Breads

Time 40m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons coarse black pepper
2 tablespoons melted butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 lbs rhodes frozen bread dough, defrosted (You can also use any homemade bread dough)

Steps:

  • In a warm oven, let dough rise until double.
  • Combine cheeses and pepper and set mixture aside.
  • Roll dough into a 10 x 16 inch square.
  • Spread melted butter over entire surface of the dough square.
  • Sprinkle the cheese/pepper mixture over prepared dough and roll up beginning at the 16 inch side.
  • Fold ends under and place on greased cookie sheet with seam side down.
  • With a sharp knife cut about 3-4 slants diagonally across the top.
  • Plcae in a warm oven and let rise until double again.
  • Heat oven to 375°F and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
  • Slice and enjoy!
  • Many people enjoy dipping this bread in red sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1221.2, Fat 100, SaturatedFat 61.8, Cholesterol 312.2, Sodium 2333.9, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 72.9

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients, especially the cheese. Freshly grated Parmesan and mozzarella will give the bread the best flavor.
  • Don't overwork the dough. Mix it just until it comes together, then let it rest for at least 30 minutes before shaping it.
  • Use a light touch when shaping the bread. Don't press or roll it out too much, or it will become tough.
  • Bake the bread at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This will give it a crispy crust and a soft, chewy interior.
  • Let the bread cool slightly before slicing and serving. This will help it hold its shape.

Conclusion:

Italian cheese bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a loaf of bread that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy bread recipe, give Italian cheese bread a try. You won't be disappointed!

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