Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Grease a 9X5X3 inch loaf pan.

Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and pepper in large mixing bowl. Stir in the 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese and the basil.

Combine tomatoes, tomato paste, eggs, and butter in a medium-size bowl; stir together to combine. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients; pour tomato mixture into well. Stir just until dry ingredients are evenly moistened. Do not overmix. Scrape mixture into prepared pan. Smooth top.

Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. After 30 minutes of baking time, sprinkle top with 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese. Remove from pan to rack.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

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