Skillet Cheese Bread (No-Oven Breakfast Flatbread)

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Skillet Cheese Bread (No-Oven Breakfast Flatbread)

Soft, flaky, pan-cooked bread filled with melted cheese—a comforting breakfast classic that never fails.

Description

This skillet cheese bread is a tender, golden flatbread cooked entirely on the stovetop. The dough is simple, forgiving, and easy to work with, while the cheese filling melts into a rich, stretchy center. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick meal, this bread pairs beautifully with tea, eggs, or yogurt and can be customized with herbs or different cheeses.

 Ingredients

Dough

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, for flavor)

  • 1 tablespoon oil or melted butter

  • 1 cup warm milk or water (as needed)

Filling

  • 1½–2 cups shredded cheese
    (mozzarella, cheddar, feta, or a mix)

For Cooking

  • Butter or oil for greasing the pan

Instructions

 Make the Dough

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar.

  2. Add oil and gradually add warm milk or water.

  3. Knead until a soft, smooth dough forms (about 5–7 minutes).

  4. Cover and let rest for 20–30 minutes.

Prepare the Cheese

  • Grate or crumble cheese.

  • Mix cheeses if using more than one for better flavor and melt.

Shape the Bread

  1. Divide dough into equal balls (6–8 pieces).

  2. Roll one piece into a small circle.

  3. Place cheese in the center.

  4. Gather edges, seal, and gently flatten.

  5. Roll carefully into a medium-thin round.

 Cook

  1. Heat a nonstick or cast-iron pan over medium heat.

  2. Lightly grease the pan.

  3. Cook bread 2–3 minutes per side until golden and puffed.

  4. Brush lightly with butter if desired.

  5. Repeat with the remaining pieces.

Servings

Makes: 6–8 cheese breads
Serving Size: 1 flatbread

Tips for Perfect Cheese Bread

  • Resting the dough makes rolling easier.

  • Don’t overfill with cheese—it can leak.

  • Cook on medium heat so the bread cooks through without burning.

  • Keep cooked breads covered with a towel to stay soft.

  • For flaky layers, brush with butter after cooking.

 Nutritional Information (Approx. per serving)

  • Calories: ~280–320 kcal

  • Protein: 10–12 g

  • Fat: 12–15 g

  • Carbohydrates: 30–35 g

  • Calcium: High (from cheese)

(Values vary by cheese type.)

 Benefits

  • ✔️ Great source of calcium and protein

  • ✔️ Comforting and filling breakfast

  • ✔️ No oven required

  • ✔️ Kid-friendly and customizable

  • ✔️ Works for any meal of the day

 Q & A

Q: Can I make the dough ahead?
A: Yes! Refrigerate up to 24 hours. Bring to room temp before rolling.

Q: Can I freeze it?
A: Yes. Freeze cooked breads, reheat in a pan or toaster.

Q: What cheese works best?
A: Mozzarella for stretch, cheddar for flavor, feta for saltiness.

Q: Can I make it whole wheat?
A: Yes—replace half the flour with whole wheat flour.

Q: Is this good without cheese?
A: Absolutely—it becomes a soft, plain, flatbread.

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