Best 9 Cheesy Poppy Seed Bread Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors and textures of Cheesy Poppy Seed Bread, a culinary masterpiece that embodies the perfect balance of sweet and savory. This delectable treat is an absolute delight for both the eyes and the palate, featuring a golden-brown crust encasing a soft, fluffy interior generously filled with a luscious cream cheese filling and studded with the nutty crunch of poppy seeds. Each bite of this irresistible bread is a symphony of flavors, leaving you craving for more. Whether you're looking for a delightful breakfast, a satisfying snack, or a unique addition to your holiday spread, Cheesy Poppy Seed Bread is guaranteed to impress.

This article provides a collection of carefully curated recipes that cater to a range of preferences and skill levels. From the classic Cheesy Poppy Seed Bread recipe, which serves as the cornerstone of this culinary journey, to the enticing Chocolate Poppy Seed Bread that adds a touch of decadence, and the gluten-free Poppy Seed Bread that ensures everyone can savor this delightful treat, there's a recipe here for every baker and every occasion. Embrace the culinary adventure that awaits and embark on a journey filled with the irresistible aromas and flavors of Cheesy Poppy Seed Bread.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BLUE RIBBON POPPY SEED CHEESE BREAD



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The recipe for this moist and delicious bread won me a blue ribbon at the Los Angeles County Fair. I make several batches at once and freeze them for later use or to give as gifts.-Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
3 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking powder, mustard and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Fold in cheese, onion and poppy seeds., Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan; sprinkle with paprika. Bake 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SWISS POPPY SEED BREAD



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The recipe is only for the bread, but you could easily add some ham to it to make a great sandwich.

Provided by Suzanne Larsen

Categories     Savory Breads

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 french bread loaf
1 pkg swiss cheese
1/2 c butter
2 Tbsp minced onion
1 Tbsp dutch mustard or grey poupon
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp poppy seed
1/2 tsp season salt

Steps:

  • 1. Cut a piece of aluminum foil large enough to hold the French bread loaf and a couple inches extra on each end.
  • 2. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • 3. With a serrated knife, slice the bread diagonally in 1-inch slices.
  • 4. Place the bread in the middle of the aluminum foil.
  • 5. Insert half of a Swiss cheese slice between each slice of bread.
  • 6. Melt the butter in a saucepan. Turn the heat to low.
  • 7. To the butter, add the minced onion, mustard, lemon juice, poppy seed and season salt.
  • 8. Remove the saucepan from the stove, and pour a little bit of the mixture between each slice.
  • 9. At this point, if you wanted to turn this into a sandwich, you would place a piece of deli ham between each slice of bread.
  • 10. Wrap the aluminum foil around the bread, but do not cover it completely.
  • 11. Bake for 30 minutes.
  • 12. Remove the bread from the oven and serve immediately. This bread is addictive!

SWISS CHEESE MUSHROOM BREAD



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This recipe doctors up store-bought bread into a wonderful, tasty mini loaf. You can pull it apart into bite-size pieces. More Mushroom Bread Recipes »

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Vienna or Hoagie roll (6 to 8 inches)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 teaspoon poppy seeds
3/4 teaspoon minced dried onion
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons finely shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Cut bread diagonally into 1-in. slices to within 1/2 in. of bottom loaf. Repeat cuts in opposite direction. In a bowl, combine the butter, poppy seeds, onion, mustard, salt and lemon juice. Drizzle over cut bread and into cut slits. Place mushrooms and cheese in slits. Wrap bread in foil. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until warmed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

POPPY SEED BREAD



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Loaf around! This bread is in the oven after quick and easy mixing, and it's worth the wait while it's baking.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h45m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup poppy seed
1 1/4 cups milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
Powdered sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches. Mix all ingredients except powdered sugar in large bowl; beat 30 seconds with spoon. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaf from pan; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 180 mg

CHEESY PULL-APART BREAD



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My family absolutely loves this bread. And it's made with only 5 ingredients. For the exception of the bread, I always have everything to make this delicious cheesy bread.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Bread Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (1 pound) loaf round sourdough bread, unsliced
1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, sliced
½ cup butter, melted
½ cup chopped green onion, green parts only
3 teaspoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cut bread widthwise into 1-inch slices to within 1/2 inch from the bottom of the loaf. Repeat cuts in opposite direction. Tear cheese slices into small pieces. Place cheese inside cuts of bread.
  • Mix butter, green onions, and poppy seeds. Drizzle over bread, brushing sides of bread with butter mixture. Wrap bread in foil and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Unwrap bread and continue to bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 64.8 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 618.9 mg

SAVORY PARTY BREAD



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It's impossible to stop nibbling on warm pieces of this cheesy, oniony bread. The sliced loaf fans out for a fun presentation. It's one of the best savory appetizers I've found. -Kay Daly, Raleigh, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 unsliced round loaf sourdough bread (1 pound)
1 pound Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 to 3 teaspoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cut bread widthwise into 1-in. slices to within 1/2 in. of bottom of loaf. Repeat cuts in opposite direction. Cut cheese into 1/4-in. slices; cut slices into small pieces. Place cheese in cuts in bread., In a small bowl, mix butter, green onions and poppy seeds; drizzle over bread. Wrap in foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes. Unwrap; bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Fat 31g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 782mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

POPPY SEED BREAD



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This moist, rich bread is so delicious-it's very popular in our area. It gets golden brown and looks great sliced for a buffet. I also like to make miniature loaves to give as gifts. -Faye Hintz, Springfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/4 cups sugar
1-1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
3 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1-1/2 teaspoons butter flavoring
GLAZE:
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine first five ingredients. Add the eggs, milk, oil and extracts. Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes. Cool completely in pans. , In a saucepan, bring glaze ingredients to a boil. Pour over bread in pans. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

LEMON POPPY SEED BREAD



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Oil and sour cream make this lemon poppy seed bread uniquely moist, while lemon provides a fresh, bright flavor. The glaze recipe below yields a light layer, but feel free to double the glaze if you want extra. See recipe notes for muffins and mini loaves.

Provided by Sally

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
4 teaspoons poppy seeds
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, at room temperature
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil
1/3 cup (80g) sour cream (or plain yogurt/Greek yogurt), at room temperature
2/3 cup (160ml) whole milk, at room temperature
3 Tablespoons (45ml) lemon juice
1 Tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 cup (60g) confectioners' sugar
1 Tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
optional: candied lemon slices (I followed this tutorial to make them)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray a 9×5 inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.
  • Whisk the flour, poppy seeds, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg and granulated sugar together until combined. Whisk in the oil, sour cream, milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, then whisk to completely combine. Avoid over-mixing; a few small lumps are OK.
  • Pour/spread the batter evenly into prepared loaf pan. Bake the bread for 50 minutes to 1 hour, covering loosely with foil about halfway through to help the loaf bake evenly. Poke the center of the bread with a toothpick. If it comes out clean, the bread is done. Oven times will vary between ovens. My bread usually takes 55 minutes.
  • Cool bread completely in the pan set on a wire rack. *Feel free to drizzle with glaze (next step) while the bread is still warm. The glaze seeps down into the warm bread this way, adding extra moisture.*
  • *This doesn't yield a lot of glaze- just a light layer. Feel free to double the glaze if you want more.* Whisk the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice together. Drizzle over bread while it's still warm in the loaf pan or after it cools.
  • Slice and serve. Cover and store leftover plain or glazed bread at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

CHEESY BBQ BREAD



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We would make this on all the big cookout holidays like the fourth of July. It is very yummy!

Provided by star23515

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

¾ pound butter
1 large onion, minced
2 tablespoons poppy seeds, or to taste
1 (1 pound) loaf sourdough French bread
1 pound white American cheese, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir onion in the melted butter until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir poppy seeds into onion mixture.
  • Cut bread into slices, leaving them still attached on the bottom of the loaf. Put an American cheese slice into each slit; spoon poppy seed mixture into each slit. Wrap loaf with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 94.4 mg, Fat 36.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 22.8 g, Sodium 980.7 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of cream cheese and sour cream.
  • If you don't have poppy seeds, you can substitute other seeds, such as sesame seeds or sunflower seeds.
  • To make sure the bread is evenly cooked, insert a toothpick into the center of the loaf. If it comes out clean, the bread is done.
  • Let the bread cool slightly before slicing and serving. This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.
  • Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Conclusion:

Cheesy poppy seed bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply served with butter and jam. With its unique flavor and texture, cheesy poppy seed bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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