1 1/2cupssharp or extra-sharp cheddar cheesecut into ½-inch cubes
1 1/4cupwhole milk2% milk may be substituted but don't use skim milk
3Tbspbuttermelted
1large egg lightly beaten
3/4cupsour cream
Instructions
Adjust an oven rack to the middle position in the oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees
Spray a 5 by 9-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray, then sprinkle 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese evenly in bottom of pan
In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper to combine
Using a rubber spatula, mix in cheddar cheese cubes, breaking up clumps, until cheese is coated with flour
In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter, egg, and sour cream
Using a rubber spatula, gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined (the batter will be heavy and thick).
Do not overmix
Scrape batter into prepared loaf pan; spread to sides of pan and level surface with a rubber spatula Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan evenly over surface
Bake until deep golden brown and toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes
Cool in pan on wire rack 5 minutes; invert loaf from pan and continue to cool until warm, about 45 minutes