Cheesy Cheddar Quick Bread

shared by Patty H.  (this was easy, quick and delicious; a tasty accompaniment to soup)

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

4 teaspoon baking powder

1 tablespoon sugar

1½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon salt

1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (I used Colby/Monterrey Jack)

1 cup milk

1 large egg, beaten

2 tablespoon butter, melted

Instructions

1.     Preheat oven to 350° Grease/spray a loaf pan.

2.     In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder and salt. Stir in shredded cheese. Set aside.

3.     In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg & butter.

4.     Add liquid ingredients to bowl of dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

5.     Spoon/pour into loaf pan.

6.     Bake for 45-50 minutes. Top should be a golden brown.

7.     Cool on wire rack. Remove loaf from pan, slice & serve.