Pimento Cheese Beer Bread

Pimento Cheese Beer Bread is a fusion of pimento cheese and bread all rolled into one glorious bite. Enjoy it warm slathered with butter, toasted, as a kicked-up grilled cheese or stuff it with your favorite sandwich fixings.

Pimento Cheese Beer Bread Recipe

Pimento cheese spread has been a staple in many Southern kitchens for ages. I love it, it was served as standard fare at every party my Mom hosted. It was highly likely you would find a tub of pimento cheese in the fridge at any given moment for quick sandwiches or just plain snacking. I confess I am as fanatical about pimento cheese as I am banana pudding.  It's Southern caviar at it's finest.

How to Make Pimento Cheese Beer Bread

I was inspired to combine our beloved pimento cheese spread with a simple-to-make loaf of beer bread, and the result was amazing. Enjoy it warm right out of the oven with a little butter, as a side with and a bowl of soup, or as the perfect choice for a kicked-up panini or grilled cheese sandwich. Scrumptious.

• Ingredients you'll need to make homemade Pimento Cheese Beer Bread: Self rising flour, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 12 ounces beer, granulated sugar, garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, ground mustard, grated Parmesan cheese, diced pimento and melted butter.
• Kitchen tools you'll need: A medium bowl, measuring cups and spoons, cheese grater and non stick 9 x 5 x 4 inch loaf pan.
• Please note, the loaf pan used in this recipe is larger than a standard loaf pan.
• This beer bread is made using self rising flour. Self rising flour already has baking powder and salt added to the mix so it's not necessary to add more. That's also why it isn't necessary to use yeast to make the dough rise. The beer combined with the self rising flour will do the trick!
• Can you make your own self rising flour? Yes, you can! To adapt this recipe making your own you'll need 3 cups of all purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of salt. Whisk together then proceed with the recipe as written.
• What are pimentos? Pimientos are a small Spanish bell pepper that's mild in flavor. It's what gives the classic flavor to Southern pimento cheese.
• How long will this bread last? Homemade bread doesn't include preservatives like bread you may buy at the bakery or grocery store. This beer bread will keep for up to 2 days at room temperature or up to 3 days when chilled in the refrigerator.
• Can I freeze Pimento Cheese Beer Bread? Yes, cool and tightly wrap in freezer wrap then freeze for up to one month.

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Pimento Cheese Beer Bread

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time45 mins

Rise time1 hr

Total Time55 mins

Course: Bread, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pimento-cheese-beer-bread, pimento-cheese-bread

Servings: 12 slices

Calories: 280kcal

Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

• 3 cup self-rising flour
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus 1 Tbsp
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne optional
• 2 ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
• 4 oz jar diced pimento drained well
• 1 12 oz bottle light beer
• 4 tablespoon butter melted and divided

Instructions

• Butter a 9 x 5 x 4 inch loaf pan.
• In a medium size mixing bowl sift together the flour, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, paprika and cayenne.
• Add 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and diced pimento reserving around ½ cup of cheese for the top. Toss together using a fork until combined and the cheese and pimento are evenly distributed.
• Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add half of the melted butter.
• Add the beer in thirds. Work the beer into the flour as you go.
• Spread the batter evenly into the loaf pan. Cover and allow to rest in a warm, draft free place to proof for 1 hour.
• After 1 hour uncover and brush the remaining melted butter on top. Sprinkle with ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake for 35- 45 minutes until golden. Check the center with a cake tester looking for moist crumbs.
• Cool, then slice into pieces with a serrated knife.

Notes

How do you make your own self rising flour? To adapt this recipe making your own you'll need 3 cups of all purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of salt. Whisk together then proceed with the recipe as written. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 680IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 1mg

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