No-Knead Cheese Bread Recipe
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Don’t make this cheese bread if you don’t want to get addicted! It’s insanely cheesy and buttery. Made with easy ingredients like flour, mozzarella, butter, and eggs, it’s the cheese-filled dream you’ve been missing all your life. Prep for just 10 minutes and your oven will take care of the rest.
I know everyone will agree when I say that cheese makes everything better. At all the parties I host, cheesy appetizers like pineapple cheese ball, cranberry brie bites, and cream cheese stuffed mushrooms are always the crowd favorites. So when I first served cheese bread, the entire tray was wiped out in minutes.
This from-scratch, no-knead cheese bread is the ultimate lazy baker’s dream: just mix and bake. No rolling, no kneading, and no stress; just a ridiculously good savory treat with golden brown finish, crispy edges, and cheesy pockets.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ready in 35 minutes or less
- Cheesy goodness
- Crispy crust, soft center: The outside bakes to a golden crunch while the inside stays tender.
- Ever-versatile: Like cornbread, a family favorite, cheese bread is great for meals, potlucks, gatherings, or on-the-go snacking.
- Ideal for meal prep: Make ahead, freeze, and reheat anytime you need a cheesy treat.
How to Make Cheese Bread
This recipe makes a traditional South American cheese bread and tastes like something from a bakery, but no one has to know how easy it is. Just make the dough using a food processor, then bake!
Scroll to the bottom of this post for a printable recipe card with a full list of ingredients, measurements, and step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients You Need
- Yuca flour: The subtle flavor and unique chewiness of yuca flour (a.k.a. cassava flour) makes bread that holds up well on the outside but still tender inside. Don’t confuse yuca flour with “yucca”; they’re different plants.
- Mozzarella cheese: I recommend shredding the cheese yourself, as it melts better than the pre-shredded kind.
- Baking powder: Helps the bread rise slightly without yeast, which is crucial in no-knead recipes.
- Salt
- Butter: Use unsalted butter since salt will be added separately.
- Eggs
- Milk or water: I use whole milk or water most often, skim milk would also be fine. You just need enough to get the dough to a well-mixed, pourable state.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Here’s how to bring this super easy, super tasty cheese bread to life! The method is super approachable and requires minimal effort. Follow along, and you’ll have golden, cheesy goodness on the table in no time.
Step 1: Mix the dry ingredients
Preheat the oven to 375 F and grease a muffin pan.
Add yuca flour, cheese, baking powder, and salt to the bowl of a food processor. Blend to combine.
Step 2: Add the wet ingredients
Add butter and eggs. Mix until a thick dough forms.
Step 3: Thin out the dough
Add water, 2 tablespoons at a time, while mixing. Continue until you achieve a dough thin enough for the machine to blend smooth. I add at least ½ cup of liquid and may add up to a whole cup, usually depending on how soft or dry the cheese is.
Step 4: Bake
Use a spoon to fill each muffin well ¾ full of dough. Bake for 25 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
Expert Tips
- Make in a baking dish: Instead of using a muffin tin, you can also bake this cheese bread in a 9×13 inch baking dish. You would need to increase time to 50 to 60 minutes, depending on how crispy you like the edges.
- Play with add-ins: Add chopped jalapeños, sun-dried tomatoes, cooked bacon, or herbs to take this basic recipe in delicious new directions. I also like adding a teaspoon of garlic powder to the dough for extra flavor.
- Serve it warm: This bread is at its best fresh out of the oven when the cheese is melty and the crust is crisp!
How to Store This Recipe
These are best eaten fresh but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in a 350 F oven or over medium heat in a skillet until warm if needed.
How to Serve Cheese Bread
Cheese bread is one of those versatile sides that fits in just about anywhere on the table. Pair it with a cozy bowl of soup like creamy potato and leek, broccoli cheddar, or Instant Pot carrot ginger soup, set it out as an appetizer at dinner parties, or enjoy as a side for dinner.
Hosting brunch? Cheese bread pairs beautifully with maple bacon, sheet pan eggs, a creamy quiche, or a charcuterie board. And don’t forget: it makes a crave-worthy snack all on its own; just add a little marinara or French onion dip for dipping and watch it disappear fast.
More Easy Bread Appetizers To Try
- Ham and cheese sliders
- Classic garlic bread
- Tomato bruschetta
- Cheese and bacon cob loaf
- Cheesy pull-apart bread
The Easiest Cheese Bread Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 cups yuca flour also known as tapioca starch
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup water or milk, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 °F .
- Add yuca flour, cheese, baking powder, and salt to the bowl of a food processor. Blend to combine.
- Add butter and eggs. Mix until a thick dough forms.
- Add water, 2 tablespoons at a time, while mixing. Continue until you achieve a dough thin enough for the machine to blend smooth. I add at least ½ cup of liquid and may add up to a whole cup, usually depending on how soft or dry the cheese is.
- Use a spoon to fill each muffin well ¾ full of dough. Bake for 25 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
Notes
- Instead of using a muffin tin, you can also bake this in a 9×13 inch baking dish with additional baking time.
- This bread is at its best fresh out of the oven when the cheese is melty and the crust is slightly crisp!
