Description
This Savory Zucchini Cheddar Quick Bread is a delightful blend of fresh zucchinis, sharp cheddar cheese, and savory seasonings baked into a moist and flavorful loaf. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side for soups and salads.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchinis:
- 2 medium zucchinis (grated)
All-Purpose Flour:
- 1 cup
Sharp Cheddar Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded
Baking Powder:
- 2 tsp
Eggs:
- 2 large
Whole Milk:
- 1/2 cup (or almond/oat milk)
Olive Oil:
- 1/4 cup
Salt:
- 1/2 tsp
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan.
- Prepare Zucchinis: Grate zucchinis and remove excess moisture.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Beat eggs, then add milk and olive oil.
- Blend Batter: Mix wet ingredients with dry ingredients, zucchini, and cheddar cheese until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
Notes
- You can add herbs like thyme or rosemary for additional flavor.
- This bread freezes well; slice it before freezing for easy portions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Zucchini Cheddar Bread, Quick Bread Recipe, Savory Baking
