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Green Chile Cheese Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Sky
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: Makes 12 slices
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Green Chile Cheese Bread is a flavorful, hearty loaf featuring roasted green chiles and melty Monterey Jack cheese baked into soft, golden bread. Perfect for adding a spicy, cheesy twist to your meals or serving as a standalone savory snack. The recipe involves roasting fresh chiles, preparing a yeast dough with warm milk and butter, and baking to a golden crust with a buttery finish.

Ingredients

Roasted Green Chiles

  • 4 green chili peppers (Hatch, Cubanelle, Anaheim, or Poblano)

Yeast Mixture

  • 1 (.25 oz) packet active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm (not hot) water
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar

Dough Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup warm (not hot) whole milk
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter, divided
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Roast the Peppers: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the green chili peppers on a baking pan and roast for 7-10 minutes on each side until the skin bubbles. Remove the peppers and allow them to cool for 20 minutes. Once cooled, peel off the skin, remove stems and seeds, then chop the peppers finely. Set aside.
  2. Prepare Yeast Mixture: In a bowl, combine the active dry yeast, warm water, and granulated sugar. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes bubbly and activates.
  3. Make the Dough: In a mixing bowl, add the yeast mixture, warm whole milk, and 1 tablespoon of butter. Mix until combined. Then stir in the chopped green chiles, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, all-purpose flour, and salt to form the dough.
  4. First Rise: Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
  5. Second Rise: Grease an 8-inch loaf pan and place the risen dough inside. Allow it to rise for another 30 minutes while you preheat the oven to 375°F.
  6. Prepare for Baking: Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and brush it generously over the top of the loaf for a rich flavor and golden crust.
  7. Bake the Bread: Bake the loaf in the preheated 375°F oven for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 2 hours before slicing. This helps the texture to set properly and enhances the flavor.

Notes

  • Roasting the peppers ahead of time adds a smoky depth to the bread, but you can also use canned roasted green chilies if short on time.
  • Ensure water and milk are warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
  • Let the bread cool fully before slicing to prevent it from becoming gummy inside.
  • For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of smoked paprika or cumin to the dough.
  • This bread freezes well; slice and wrap portions for quick future use.
  • Prep Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://skysrecipes.com/green-chile-cheese-bread-recipe/