Ham and Cheese Beer Bread

Name: Ham and Cheese Beer Bread
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12 - 16 serving(s)
Ingredients: Oil, for greasing pans; 3 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 12 oz. beer (preferably lager); 4 1/2 oz. ham, cut into strips or small cubes (1 cup); 3 oz. Gruyère, coarsely grated (1 cup); 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 c. flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped; 2 tbsp. honey; 1 tbsp. thyme leaves, chopped; 1/4 c. unsalted butter, melted

Here's how to use that leftover ham.

By Tina MartinezPublished: Feb 27, 2023

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Yields:

12 - 16 serving(s)

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Cal/Serv:

190

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Our favorite way to use up leftover ham is this cheesy, buttery, one-bowl beer bread. Freeze slices of the bread for a quick breakfast or savory snack to warm up whenever the craving strikes.

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Ingredients

Oil, for greasing pans
3 cups
all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp.
baking powder
1/2 tsp.
kosher salt
12 oz.
beer (preferably lager)
4 1/2 oz.
ham, cut into strips or small cubes (1 cup)
3 oz.
Gruyère, coarsely grated (1 cup)
1/4 cup
grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup
flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
2 Tbsp.
honey
1 Tbsp.
thyme leaves, chopped
1/4 cup
unsalted butter, melted

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil 3 mini loaf pans (each about 6 inches by 3 inches).
2. Step 2In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Step 3Add beer, ham, Gruyère, Parmesan, parsley, honey, and thyme; stir with rubber spatula to combine (batter will be thick).
4. Step 4Divide batter among prepared loaf pans (about 1 1/3 cups each) and drizzle each with melted butter. Place pans on rimmed baking sheet and bake until golden brown and wooden pick inserted in center comes out mostly clean, 43 to 46 minutes. Let cool in pans 15 minutes, then turn out and serve warm or let cool completely on wire rack.

Make ahead: Let breads cool to room temperature, double-wrap whole or in individual slices in foil, then freeze for up to 2 months. For whole loaf, thaw in refrigerator overnight; slice and reheat each portion in toaster oven until warmed through, about 4 minutes. For individual slices, reheat from frozen, still wrapped, directly on rack in 350°F oven until warmed through, 15 minutes (or unwrapped in toaster oven, 5 minutes).

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 190 calories, 7 g fat (3.5 g saturated), 7 g protein, 363 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber

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