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This folds most of the shredded cheddar directly into the batter while reserving a handful to scatter over the top, which lets the cheese inside melt into the crumb while the top layer bakes into a crisp, browned, slightly crunchy crust. Removing the seeds and membrane from most of the jalapenos keeps the heat at a manageable, background warmth rather than overwhelming the savory cheese flavor.
Per serving
240kcal
Calories
8g
Protein
22g
Carbs
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
50 min
Servings
10 people
Difficulty
easy
14g
Fat
1g
Fiber
2g
Sugar
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Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a loaf pan.
Dice the jalapenos, removing the seeds and membranes from most of them for milder heat, and reserving a few slices with seeds intact for the top if you like it spicier.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, and eggs.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
Fold in most of the shredded cheddar and the diced jalapenos, reserving a small handful of cheese for the top.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Sprinkle the reserved cheddar and a few jalapeno slices over the top.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing.
Remove Seeds From Most of the Jalapenos: This keeps the overall heat manageable, while reserving a few seeded slices for the top lets you control how spicy the finished loaf turns out. Reserve Some Cheese for the Top: Sprinkling extra cheddar over the batter before baking creates a crisp, browned, slightly crunchy crust that folding it all in wouldn't achieve. Don't Overmix the Batter: Stirring just until combined keeps the loaf tender rather than dense and tough.
Remove the seeds and white membrane from all of the jalapenos, since that's where most of the heat is concentrated, and use just one jalapeno instead of two if you prefer a very mild loaf.
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