Description
Savory Zucchini Cheddar Quick Bread is a deliciously moist and cheesy delight that combines fresh zucchini with sharp cheddar cheese. This quick bread, with its golden crust and tender interior, makes for a perfect addition to brunch, a satisfying snack, or a delightful side dish. Ready in under an hour, it’s an easy recipe that will impress your guests and become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini, grated
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk (whole or low-fat)
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean towel.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs with milk and olive oil. Stir in grated zucchini and cheddar cheese.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg