This jalapeno cheese bread recipe is made easier by using the bread machine. Set it and it’s ready in about two hours. Instructions for hand and stand mixing included.
Recipe | How Do You Serve Jalapeno Bread? | Do I Have to Use a Bread Machine?
How do you serve this bread?
You’ll only need a few standard ingredients to make this delicious jalapeno cheese bread.
Try it for sandwiches, taking your favorite sandwich to the next level.
Grilled cheese is always a hit. Why not? Cheese on cheese. I’m not going to complain.
Dunk big chunks of this cheese bread in your favorite soup.
How about cutting it into cubes and toasting in the air fryer? You will have delicious croutons for your next salad. Four or five minutes at 400°. You won’t regret it.
Ingredients
Bread Flour
I like to use bread flour in this bread. I’ve used all purpose flour to make it as well, without any change in taste. The texture was a little different.
Active Dry Yeast
I always use active dry yeast. If you want to use a different yeast, make adjustments to the instructions as necessary.
Milk Powder
The milk powder in this bread gives it a nice smooth flavor. It’s not essential, though. If you don’t have any, you can omit it. Or substitute the one cup water for 50/50 water and milk. You will have to heat it, though.
Jalapenos
I always remove the seeds from jalapenos. If you want more heat, go ahead and leave them in there. I’ll never tell.
Try using red jalapenos for more color. Of course, that will give more heat as well. Don’t want any heat at all? Use red or green bell peppers.
If you want to use other peppers, have a look at our Scoville Heat Scale to get an idea of which ones are hot, hotter and hottest.
Cheddar Cheese
You can use mild or sharp cheddar. Or, if you prefer, you can use whatever shredded cheese you have on hand. Use pepper jack, if you want to give more of a bite than you already get from the jalapeños.
Sugar
I’ve used standard granulated sugar for this recipe. I’ve never tried any sugar substitutes but now I’m curious. I wonder whether something like monk fruit would work. I’ll have to give it a try.
Olive Oil
I’ve used other oils as well. Safflower, avocado or even vegetable oil will work.
Using a bread machine
We use a Cuisinart bread machine, which has this nice 2-pound size rectangle bread pan.
I’ve provided standard filling intructions for the bread pan, but be sure to check your instruction booklet to make sure that your instructions mesh with my instructions.
There could be something there that I can’t foresee. Just in case.
Substitutions
I’ve used them interchangeably but you can expect there to be a texture difference. I found a really interesting article by Jennifer of Savory Simple on How to Make Bread Flour. You’ll need some vital wheat gluten for her recipe.
If you want something with less heat in this bread, try using red or green bell pepper. If you want about the same heat, try using poblano or Anaheim chiles. If you want to burn your tastebuds, use serrano.
Here is what it looks like when I fill up the bread pan. You fill it up and put it in the bread machine. That’s it.
Fill it up and press the button. Can it get any easier?
If you don’t have a bread machine, have a look at this Cuisinart Bread Machine (aff link) that we use. We’ve had it since 2013 and it still works great.
For more information, check out our Cuisinart Bread Maker Recipes.
Do I have to use a bread machine?
If you don’t have a bread machine, don’t worry. I’ve provided standard bread making instructions for a standing mixer and by hand.
It’s so easy to make bread in a bread machine. I use the bread maker exclusively even with fancier breads. It’s so easy to make the dough and then shape it any way you like.
More bread recipes
I’ve really been enjoying making bread and you can browse my bread machine recipes. Or, have a look at my other favorites:
Recipe
Bread Machine Jalapeno Cheddar Bread
Equipment
- Bread Machine, if using Bread Machine instructions (Cuisinart Bread Maker 2 Pound used)
- Standing Mixer with dough attachment, if using Standing Mixer instructions
- Standard Loaf Pan 9 x 5", if using oven for baking
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water warm, 105-115°, to activate yeast
- 2 ¼ teaspoons Yeast equal to one standard packet
- 3 tablespoons Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 540 grams Bread Flour (about 4 ½ cups spoon and filled) *see note
- 2 tablespoons Milk Powder instant dry milk powder
- 4 ounces Cheddar Cheese about 1 cup when shredded
- 2 Jalapenos stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- Vegetable oil optional, if making by hand or mixer
- Cooking Spray like Pam, optional for any use other than baking in bread machine
Instructions
- Proof the yeast: In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, stir together water, yeast and sugar until mixed well. Set aside.
- After 10-15 minutes, check the yeast to see that it has a nice foam layer to ensure the yeast is viable. If there is no foam layer, check your yeast. It may be expired and you'll need to try again.
- Add olive oil to bread pan in bread machine. Add yeast mixture to bread pan in bread machine. Add flour and milk powder to bread pan. Add shredded cheese to bread pan then add chopped jalapeno to bread pan. Add salt to bread pan.
- Set bread machine to bake, light or dark loaf as desired. Or, alternatively, if you prefer a standard size loaf, set to dough only.
- If making dough only, once bread machine is finished, remove dough ball and place in loaf pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Cover with towel and allow to rise about 20-25 minutes then proceed to baking in the oven, as below.
- Preheat oven to 375℉. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden. It should sound hollow when tapped on the top.
- If desired, spread with butter and sprinkle on sea salt.
Notes
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What a delicious recipe! We have homegrown jalapenos that will be perfect for this. Thanks for providing instructions for both a bread machine and a stand mixer – yum!
That’s great! I love growing my own chiles as well. Thanks for visiting!
What a great recipe! I don’t have a bread making machine (although extremely tempted to get one) so thanks for the alternative method. What a great idea adding the jalapenos! Yum!
My mouth is watering as I look at this bread! Can only
Just imagine the taste. This is brilliant!
So delicious! I love the little bits of jalapeno in this!!
Just had a large, buttery slice that was still warm and wow, is it delicious! Used a couple of hot peppers that I’d just finished drying, plus a few dried tomatoes and the heat was just right. Thank you for the very descriptive and easy to follow instructions. This recipe is a keeper!
You’re welcome! It sounds delicious with these additions. Thanks for visiting!
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Would you happen to know any pepper plants that are grown pretty tiny? We have an Aerogarden that accommodates 3 or 4 feet tall plants but the smaller ones work the best. We have a jalapeno in there now but the base looks so big now. It’s having a hard time producing.
go to the web sit chiliplants.com there you can choose type heat and height desired. their plants are great been buying and growing from them for 6 years also your climate environment should be considered.
Do I have to adjust any of the ingredients if I leave the cheese out?
I’ve never tried it. But, if you want to just add-in jalapenos and not the cheese, I feel like it would work without any adjustments. Thank you for visiting!
First time using the bread maker and tried it with this recipe. Yummiest bread I’ve ever made and tasted. Family went wild!
That’s fantastic! I need to make this again soon too. Thanks so much for writing.