Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 ounces Parmesan cheese (shredded on large holes of box grater (about 1 cup))
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4-5 ounces sharp or extra-sharp cheddar cheese (cut into ½-inch cubes)
  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk (2% milk may be substituted but don’t use skim milk)
  • 3 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup sour cream

Instruction

  • Adjust an oven rack to the middle position in the oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 5 by 9-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray, then sprinkle 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese evenly in bottom of pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper to combine. Using a rubber spatula, mix in cheddar cheese cubes, breaking up clumps, until cheese is coated with flour.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter, egg, and sour cream.
  • Using a rubber spatula, gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined (the batter will be heavy and thick). Do not overmix. Scrape batter into prepared loaf pan; spread to sides of pan and level surface with a rubber spatula. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan evenly over surface.
  • Bake until deep golden brown and toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Cool in pan on wire rack 5 minutes; invert loaf from pan and continue to cool until warm, about 45 minutes. Cut into slices and serve.