Description
This Green Onion Zucchini Cheddar Quick Bread is a savory and delicious treat that’s perfect for any time of day. Packed with shredded zucchini, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions, this bread is moist and flavorful. Enjoy a slice on its own or serve it alongside a bowl of soup or salad for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups plain white flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp table salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk (2%, whole, or nonfat)
- 1 tbsp white or apple cider vinegar
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Pan and Zucchini
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9 x 5 inch bread pan with non-stick spray. Meanwhile, wrap the shredded zucchini in a paper towel and gently squeeze to remove some of its excess liquid. You don’t need to dry it out completely—just release about a tablespoon of liquid.
- Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and table salt. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the leaveners and salt throughout the flour.
- Create Buttermilk and Mix Wet Ingredients
In a separate small bowl, combine the milk and vinegar. Allow it to sit for a moment so the milk curdles slightly, creating a homemade buttermilk. Then, whisk in the melted butter and the egg until the mixture is smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Add the wet milk mixture to the dry flour mixture. Gently fold them together, being careful not to overmix.
- Add Zucchini, Cheese, and Green Onions
Fold the shredded zucchini, grated cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions into the batter. Mix just until everything is evenly distributed.
- Bake and Cool the Bread
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, bake at 350°F for about one hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Green Onion Zucchini Cheddar Bread, Savory Quick Bread, Zucchini Cheddar Loaf