Zesty Cheese Bread

Recipe Ingredients

This recipe is ridiculously simple, made with only a few ingredients—but it’s full of irresistible flavor. Here’s what you need.

Pillsbury™ Classic Crust Pizza Crust: The easiest way to make a crust! It rolls out easily and bakes up golden on the outside, soft and chewy inside.

Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles: These add mild heat and a tangy, zesty Tex-Mex flavor that balances the richness of the cheese without overpowering it. If you’re not a fan of spice, you could sub in the same amount of chopped roasted red peppers instead.

Other Ingredients You’ll Need: Shredded sharp cheddar cheese brings bold, classic cheesy flavor, and pepper Jack cheese adds melty creaminess with gentle heat. Regular Mexican-blend shredded cheese would be a good substitute for the pepper Jack if you’re trying to avoid spice altogether. Garlic powder gives the whole thing delicious “garlic bread” vibes without overwhelming the other flavors.

How to Make Zesty Cheese Bread

This easy cheese bread comes together with just a few simple steps. Here’s a quick overview—keep scrolling for the full recipe directions!

1. Prep the Dough

Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray, then place the Pillsbury™ Classic Crust Pizza Crust on it, without unrolling it. Starting at the center of the dough roll, press it out with your hands to form a 14x5-inch rectangle.

2. Add the Filling

Sprinkle the green chiles and both cheeses evenly over the dough, leaving about 1/2 inch clear along the long edges.

3. Seal and Season

Bring the long sides of the dough up over the filling and pinch firmly to seal—this will hold all the fillings inside so they get nice and gooey and melty.  Pinch the ends closed, too, then sprinkle the top with garlic powder for extra savory flavor.

4. Bake and Slice

Bake on the highest oven rack in a 375°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. You’ll find that the top seam will open up a bit as it cooks—this is normal. Cool for 15 minutes, then slice and serve warm.

How to Store (and Reheat) Zesty Cheese Bread

Leftover cheese bread stores well and reheats easily, making it just as tasty the next day as it is fresh from the oven.

Refrigerator Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Be sure to store leftovers within 2 hours of finishing preparation.

Freezer Storage

We don’t recommend keeping leftovers in the freezer, as the crust may get dense and soggy when thawed.

Reheating

Reheat in the microwave for about 30 seconds, then in additional 30-second intervals as needed, until heated through. Using this method will make the bread nice and hot in seconds, but it will be a bit soft/soggy. To avoid this, reheat the bread in a 350°F oven for 5 to 7 minutes until heated through—it will taste practically fresh-baked again!