Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening1/2 cup sugar3 large eggs, room temperature2 cups all-purpose flour2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground mustard3/4 teaspoon salt1 cup 2% milk1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese1/2 cup chopped sweet onion1 tablespoon poppy seeds1/8 teaspoon paprika
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking powder, mustard and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Fold in cheese, onion and poppy seeds.
Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan; sprinkle with paprika. Bake 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
