It finnaly happened! My first savory post.
Two reasons for such an event:
1. Father’s Day is this weekend.
2. I was challenged by my Hubby to create a savory dish that I could post on the blog.
Father’s Day and my Little Man’s turning one year old and my chocolate and sugar are replaced with bacon and beer. I love challenges like that!
My Hubby has an amazing palate when it comes to food. He know what goes together very well. He is also a total carnivore that loves typical guy food.
Enter beer bread with cheese and bacon.
His eyes lit up! I won his heart yet again. Easy-peasy. 🙂
And this is what your Man does after you slice your freshly baked beer bread:
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| Tops it with pizza sauce, pepperoni and more cheese… And under the broiler. |
This bread is seriously delicious! You can actually taste the beer and the bacon adds crunch and smokey flavor to the crust. I am planning to use different types of beer for this recipe and play with other toppings.
I sprinkled the top with coarse sea salt. Just for giggles! 🙂
B@@r Bread with Cheese and Bacon
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
12 oz. ( 1 bottle ) light beer
3 -4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
3/4 c grated mozzarella cheese
1 Tbsp dry ranch mix
1 egg + 1 Tbsp water for egg wash ( optional )
coarse sea salt for sprinkling ( optional )
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
Grease 8″ loaf pan and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients ( flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and ranch mix ).
Add cheese and stir with a wooden spoon. Add beer and stir until just combined. It should be thick and lumpy. Do not overmix.
Place the batter in your pan. Sprinkle the bacon on top. Brush with the egg wash. Sprinkle with sea salt.
Bake for 40 – 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a cutting board to cool completely.
source: slightly adapted from Farmgirl Fare
Curry and Comfort says
June 14, 2012 at 4:41 pmYayyyyyyyy!!! I love savory food and this bread with bacon, beer and cheese sounds like a real crowd pleaser!! Yes, it's a man's meal for sure…my hubby would love this for Father's Day!! Hope you have a wonderful celebration for all your upcoming events!! 🙂
Natalie Atick says
June 14, 2012 at 1:28 pmI personally believe that this has to be the ultimate Father's Day treat!
Angie's Recipes says
June 14, 2012 at 11:44 amThis looks totally droolworhty! Beer, cheese, bacon…a man bread.
Kim Bee says
June 14, 2012 at 2:29 amOkay totally drooling right now. This is incredible.
Leanne says
June 14, 2012 at 1:29 amOh I need this bread RIGHT NOW! And making pizza on beer bread? Your husband is a genius with your cooking!
Tiffany/MyCrowdedKitchen says
June 14, 2012 at 12:22 amYummy yummy! This looks amazing. What a great idea your hubs had. Drool, drool, drool! 😉
Oishii Treats says
June 13, 2012 at 9:20 pmwhoa mama this looks good! i honestly miss bacon sometimes..okay a lot lol. I know my dad would love this bread. Maybe I should make it for him on father's day =)
SerenaB says
June 13, 2012 at 8:51 pmDeliciousness sweetie! This looks fabulous and I love what your hubby did to it! Looks like a meal! XOXO
Baking Serendipity says
June 13, 2012 at 8:35 pmThis is a definite perfect man food! My dad would love it…and I would too 🙂
Guru Uru says
June 13, 2012 at 8:21 pmMy father has let me say a 'soft (totally mushy) spot' for bacon so a fathers day with this bread could go a long way 😀
Thanks!
Cheers
CCU
Pam says
June 13, 2012 at 8:18 pmWow! This looks really great and I can see why your hubby likes it! It has perfect ingredients that about anyone would like! I definitely want to try this!
atthepatisserie says
June 13, 2012 at 8:03 pmI think calling a loaf of this “lunch: would be perfectly acceptable. You've got your protein, your carbs, and dairy. DELISH! 😉
Tina Bk says
June 13, 2012 at 4:18 pmHa-I did think of man food when I first saw this. It does pull together some great elements, beer, bacon and cheese! I am sure that the two men in your life were elated when they saw this. By now thought I am sure it is all gone, but since you have the recipe it can be made again. Your hubby and dad are already trying to make up some special occasion so you would make this again. Delicious creation, so I do not really blame them!
Mama F says
June 13, 2012 at 4:05 pmThis looks really yummy! We will have to try it out we are grilling steaks for Father's day and this would make a tasty pair! And of course, Lucky the Dog loves anything with bacon in it! 🙂
Kristina says
June 13, 2012 at 2:53 pmI love your first savory dish! I've been trying to hunt for Father's day recipes for my dad too, I usually send him health baked treat… vegan cupcakes… and like a good dad he smiles and eats them 🙂 But I think for his special day I should make him something really good! He'd LOVE your beer bread, thats everything he loves.. mixed with carbs.. perfect! 🙂
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
June 15, 2012 at 4:35 amYay! I hope you will like it too, Kristina 🙂 Thank you!
kitchen flavours says
June 13, 2012 at 2:48 pmWow, a lovely loaf! Love the addition of cheese and bacon! I can see why your hubby is pleased with this! It looks really good!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
June 15, 2012 at 4:33 amAww, thank you 🙂
Ellen B Cookery says
June 13, 2012 at 1:58 pmThat looks so interesting! I can only imagine how good it tastes. I'm not fond of drinking beer, but have enjoy recipes with beer in them.
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
June 15, 2012 at 4:32 amIt is one delicious bread. Thank you, Ellen!
Katie says
June 13, 2012 at 1:44 pmThis looks awesome. I make beer bread with self-rising flour. I've never had much success with all purpose flour. I love the idea of adding cheese and bacon! 🙂
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
June 15, 2012 at 4:32 amHi Katie! I hope you will try this. You'll love it. Thank you!