Apple Cheddar Bread
Apples and cheese; blending the perfect pair into warm fall bread. Makes 1 round loaf, or 8 servings
Ingredients:
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, small diced
1 cup shredded or diced apples
1/4 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup 1% milk
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Cinnamon sugar, optional
Method:
Preheat oven to 350° F. Butter sides and bottom of one 9" round cake pan, set aside. Dice cheese into small dice or coarsely shred. Wash and core apple, chop or coarsely shred. Stir together butter and sugar and mix well. Add eggs and stir to blend. Stir in apples, cheese, and milk. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to apple and cheese mixture, stir until mixed. Spread into prepared cake pan. Sprinkle top with optional cinnamon and sugar. Bake 30 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown on top. Cut into 8 wedges and serve warm.