Warm and tender on the inside, beautifully golden on the outside, this free-form loaf of cheesy bread is the perfect complement to a variety of meals. This recipe is versatile too, so be sure to also make the garlic and spinach flavor variations included at the bottom of the instructions! After you’ve made this scrumptious and easy cheesy bread recipe, feel free to share it with friends and family on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter.

Stir ¾ cup of water and the yeast together in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir the milk, sugar, Cabot Salted Butter, salt and Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar until warm (about 120-130°F).

Stir the warm milk mixture into yeast mixture. Then stir in flour (Note: the dough will be sticky).

Coat a large bowl with olive oil and coat a sheet of plastic wrap with cooking spray.

Transfer dough to bowl and cover with the greased plastic wrap. Chill overnight.

Loosen dough from bowl and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Cover with the greased plastic wrap and let stand for 30 minutes.

Grease a baking sheet and sprinkle lightly with cornmeal. Place dough on cookie sheet and shape into an oval. Cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly doubled in sized, about 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk one egg with the teaspoon of water. Lightly brush over dough and bake for approximately 25 minutes. Remove from baking sheet and cool on a wire rack.

Delicious variations to try: Add ½ cup spinach and/or garlic into the milk mixture for an extra flavorful bread.

For another flavorful bread recipe, try our Cabot Cheddar Soda Bread next! As a co-operative of farm families, Cabot is dedicated to creating the highest quality products and recipes that best showcase the fresh flavors of our products. Please share your thoughts on this cheesy bread recipe after you’ve tried it by rating and reviewing it.