Northwoods Inn Cheese Bread

This Northwoods Inn cheese bread recipe recreates the famous restaurant’s golden, cheesy bread with a whipped butter spread broiled until bubbly and crisp.

Prep time

10 minutes

Cook time

5 minutes

Total time

15 minutes

Yield

12 servings

Ingredients

1 lb grated Cheddar cheese

2 oz grated Romano cheese

1 1/2 lbs butter, room temperature

3/4 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp Hungarian sweet paprika

1/8 tsp hot sauce

2 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1/2-inch thick sliced bread (Italian or sourdough recommended)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Whip the butter in a stand mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy.
2. Step 2: Add Cheddar, Romano, garlic powder, paprika, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Step 3: Transfer mixture to an airtight container if storing, or use immediately.
4. Step 4: Spread a thin, even layer of the cheese butter mixture onto each slice of bread.
5. Step 5: Arrange bread slices on foil-lined baking pans.
6. Step 6: Broil on the upper rack until golden, bubbly, and crisp about 2 to 4 minutes.
7. Step 7: Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

Use hearty breads like Italian bakery loaves or sourdough.

Broil, don’t bake, to achieve the signature bubbly crust.

Make-ahead spread can be refrigerated up to 7 days or frozen for 3 months.

Avoid microwaving leftovers; use the broiler to re-crisp.