This no-knead Cheddar Bacon Slow Cooker Bread is a simple and delicious way to make homemade bread in your own kitchen! With no extra time required for rising, this is an easy savory bread that any baker of any experience level can make in their crock pot!
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👩🏻🍳 Why You'll Love This Recipe
There's nothing more comforting than a slice of fresh, warm bread slathered in butter. If you love to enjoy bread right out of the oven but the process of making your own homemade bread is intimidating, you've got to try this cheddar bacon slow cooker bread!
No kneading is required, and you don't have to wait for it to rise. Just combine the ingredients, pop in your slow cooker, and in a couple of hours you'll have a fresh steaming loaf of cheddar bread.
Cheesy and salty, this bread is great on its own or with your choice of butter, margarine, and more!
Just like this Slow Cooker Olive Bread, this recipe yields a delicious crusty bread with a soft and fluffy center.
Try this bread as a side to a hearty, delicious bowl of Instant Pot Potato Soup. It's the perfect meal for a chilly day!
🥘 Ingredients Needed
- flour - I used all-purpose flour for this bread; bread flour is more important when you're making bread that goes through kneading and rising.
- baked soda AND powder - ensure that your cheddar bread's texture is fluffy.
- salt
- chives - add a bit of green color and mild onion-y flavor.
- shredded cheddar cheese - the ideal cheese to use with the chives and bacon.
- bacon pieces - contribute a hearty and salty flavor that pairs perfectly with the cheese.
- buttermilk - gives your bread a sourdough-like flavor.
- egg - acts as a binding agent and helps the bread take on some shape while cooking.
🔪 Instructions
- Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl, then add chives, cheddar cheese, and bacon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg.
- Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry and mix well.
- Form the dough into a loaf shape and cut an X shape about an inch deep.
- Cook in a parchment-lined slow cooker on high for 2 ½ to 3 hours.
Love bacon? Try my Air Fryer Taquitos with Bacon recipe with smokey bacon and melty cheese wrapped in yummy corn tortillas and air fried until crispy and delicious!
👪 FAQs
Absolutely, lining your slow cooker with parchment before baking things like bread, cakes, pizzas, and more can make it easy to lift your food right out of the slow cooker. This also cuts down on cleanup time!
Yes, your bread may be slightly less dense and chewy if you use all purpose, and bread flour tends to be a bit more expensive so all purpose is a great option for bakers who are just starting out!
I've added cheese, bacon, and chives to make a savory bread that can be enjoyed all on its own. You can also add things like nuts, other vegetables, or different types of cheese to switch things up.
Store your bread in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. If possible, store it with any cut sides facing each other so the inside of the bread doesn't dry out and go stale.
💭 Other Helpful Tips
- For a more even crust, flip your bread about half an hour before the cooking time is over.
- To reheat this cheddar bread, turn your oven to 350 degrees F, wrap in foil, and heat for about 15 minutes. You won't want to microwave this bread to get it warm again.
This savory homemade bread is great as a hearty snack with some butter or as an appetizer or side dish with just about any meal!
📖 Variations
- A substitute for buttermilk is to use 1-2 tablespoons of white vinegar or lemon juice added to enough milk to equal 1 ½ cups.
- Try this slow cooker bread with other types of cheese. Use Pepper Jack, Monterey Jack, or Parmesan instead of or in addition to the cheddar.
- For a healthier take, use whole wheat flour for your bread. You can even do half all purpose and half whole wheat, or use a white whole wheat flour.
- Add your favorite herbs like rosemary, oregano, thyme, or basil.
- Brush the top of your loaf with some olive oil or butter before or after baking.
🍜 Suggested Main Dishes
Serve this slow cooker bread as accompaniment to a delicious soup like this Creamy Tomato Carrot Soup or Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup, pair it with One Skillet Cheese Tortellini, or create a nice healthy spread with this Vegan Baked Hummus Casserole.
For an easy main dish with a little zing to it, try my Spicy Tortellini Skillet Dinner with Tomatoes!
🍞 More Bread Recipes
- Crock Pot Bread with Garlic and Parmesan - Another simple and versatile slow cooker bread.
- Eggless Banana Bread - The perfect way to use any overripe bananas you have around.
- Quick Parmesan Garlic Bread - A quick and simple side that's perfect to serve alongside pasta.
- Easy Cinnamon Sugar Pull-Apart Bread - This delicious bread from As Easy As Apple Pie is a sweet treat for a special breakfast or dessert!
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Bacon Cheddar Slow Cooker Bread
Equipment
- 1 Slow cooker
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup bacon crumbles
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
- 1 egg
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the four, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Then add the chives, shredded cheddar, and bacon crumbles.3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons chives, finely chopped, 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, ¼ cup bacon crumbles
- In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg.1 ½ cups buttermilk, 1 egg
- Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients and mix with a spoon into a dough.
- Form the dough into a round-ish loaf, then cut an 'X' with a serrated knife about 1 inch deep into the loaf.
- Line the slow cooker with parchment paper and lower the loaf onto the parchment. Drape paper towels over the top of the crock, cover, and cook on high for 2 1/12 to 3 hours.
Notes
- For a more even crust you can flip the bread over for the last 20-30 minutes of cook time. The bread will be a little flatter on top if you do this but will have a nice thin crust.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of white vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon to the measuring cup then add milk to measuring cup to equal 1 ½ cups. Stir well and let sit for 5 minutes prior to using in recipe.
- To reheat, wrap in foil and place in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 15 minutes.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
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Linda says
Could I use almond or coconut flour in this recipe to make it keto friendly?
Kristin King says
I haven't tried that, so I'm really not sure. Sorry!
veenaazmanov says
Slow Cooker sounds interesting and I love your recipe too. I definitely need to give it a try this weekend.
Sue says
I've got all the ingredients so I'm going to try it tomorrow!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
The flavors are amazing and so deep when cooked in a slow cooker. I will be making this often.
Andrea says
Wow! I've never made bread in the slow cooker. I absolutely love how easy it is. Can't wait to make this deliciousness.
Gina says
I've made a cornbread with these flavors before but I think I like it even better with regular flour in this slow cooker version! Delicious and love how hands off it is!