Easy Cheese Potato Bread
Inside: This cheese potato bread recipe is perfect. It's super easy, this bread is light and fluffy, and full of flavor.
Potato bread is a delightful variation of traditional bread that incorporates mashed potatoes, resulting in a soft, moist, and slightly sweet loaf. When combined with cheese, it becomes an even more irresistible treat. This easy Cheese Potato Bread is perfect for various occasions and can be paired with a range of dishes.
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Easy Cheese Potato Bread
We love bread here. Finding new bread recipes, like a cheesy potato bread recipe excites us. This recipe was perfect. It's super easy, you don't even need a mixer to make it. This bread is light and fluffy, and full of flavor.
This bread takes just under 3 hours to make in total, a lot of it is waiting around time. And it's gone in about 3 minutes around here.
This was a delicious breakfast one morning for us. And a delicious lunch another time. Basically, it was delicious.
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This recipe is a little different than some of those you'll find here. I didn't make it in my bread machine, it also has a vegetable in it, this something new for me. We now enjoy potato buns whenever we have burgers, apparently we love potato bread!
Potato in bread leads to light, airy bread. Potato starches attract and hold more water than wheat starches and help to increase the moisture content in baked goods.
Ingredients
- 1 medium potato
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 2 1/4 tsp yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp parsley (more or less to taste) – optional
- 2 cups flour
- mozzarella cheese
How to Make Cheese Potato Bread
The very start of this recipe is to boil, or steam, a medium-sized potato.
Once you have cooked your potato add it to a mixing bowl. Add in warm milk and mash away!
Add in your yeast, sugar, parsley if you so choose to add it, an egg, and salt. Mix everything together. It's going to look like very wet, gooey mashed potatoes. Nothing that you want to eat.
Mix in flour.
Set aside your bowl covered, in a warm place for two hours, or until the dough has doubled in size. Potato in the dough helps to activate the yeast, so this shouldn't be a problem.
Spread in a greased 9×9 pan. Or in a bread pan.
Place slices of cheese into the dough.
Bake in the oven preheated to 350 for 30 minutes.
Something we have also tried is adding garlic powder into our dough. Because we love garlic. It's amazing.
This bread is delicious as it is. It is amazing with some garlic butter spread on it, which is what led me to put garlic in it.
When to Serve Easy Cheese Potato Bread
- Breakfast or Brunch: Start your day with a savory slice of cheese potato bread. It pairs wonderfully with scrambled eggs, bacon, and fresh fruit.
- Lunch: Use this bread to make delicious sandwiches. It complements fillings like ham, turkey, or roasted vegetables exceptionally well.
- Dinner: Serve it as a side with soups, stews, or chili. Its hearty texture and cheesy flavor make it an excellent accompaniment to these warm dishes.
- Snack: Enjoy a slice on its own or with a spread of butter or cream cheese for a quick and satisfying snack.
- Special Occasions: This bread is a hit at family gatherings, potlucks, and holiday meals. Its unique flavor and texture are sure to impress guests.
What to Serve with Easy Cheese Potato Bread
- Soups and Stews: The bread's dense and moist texture makes it perfect for dipping into soups and stews. Try it with tomato soup, beef stew, or chicken noodle soup.
- Salads: Pair it with a fresh garden salad, Caesar salad, or a hearty grain salad. The bread adds a nice balance to the lighter fare.
- Charcuterie Boards: Add it to a charcuterie board with an assortment of cheeses, meats, and fruits. Its cheesy flavor complements a variety of charcuterie items.
- Main Courses: Serve it alongside roasted meats, grilled chicken, or fish. The bread can soak up the juices and add a delicious side to your main dish.
- Spreads and Dips: Offer it with a selection of dips such as hummus, spinach-artichoke dip, or a creamy cheese spread.
Cheese Potato Bread
This cheese potato bread recipe is perfect. It's super easy, this bread is light and fluffy, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 medium potato
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 2 1/4 tsp yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp parsley (more or less to taste) - optional
- 2 cups flour
- mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Boil potato until cooked.
- Mash potatoes with milk.
- Add yeast, sugar, parsley, salt, mix together.
- Mix in flour.
- Set aside covered, in a warm place for two hours. Until double in size.
- Spread in a greased 9x9 pan.
- Place slices of cheese into the dough.
- Bake in the oven preheated to 350 for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 117Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 224mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 4g
Frequently Asked Questions About Using Potatoes in Bread
Why use potatoes in bread? Potatoes add moisture and a soft texture to the bread. They also contribute a subtle sweetness and can help the bread stay fresh longer.
What type of potatoes are best for potato bread? Russet potatoes are commonly used due to their high starch content, which provides a fluffy texture. However, Yukon Gold or other starchy potatoes can also work well.
Can I freeze cheese potato bread? Yes, cheese potato bread freezes well. Allow the bread to cool completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil before placing it in the freezer. It can be frozen for up to three months.
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