Description
This savory zucchini cheddar quick bread is a delightful and comforting treat, perfect for any time of the day. The tender and moist texture from the zucchini, combined with the richness of sharp cheddar and the freshness of green onions, creates a truly satisfying flavor experience. Whether enjoyed alongside soups, salads, or simply toasted with butter, this quick bread is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Zucchini:
1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (squeeze out extra moisture)
All-purpose flour:
2 cups
Baking powder:
2 tsp
Baking soda:
1/2 tsp
Salt:
1/2 tsp
Milk:
1 cup (2%, whole, or non-fat)
Vinegar:
1 tbsp (white or apple cider)
Egg:
1
Butter:
3 tbsp, melted
Sharp cheddar cheese:
1 1/2 cups grated
Green onions:
2, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Prepare buttermilk: Mix milk and vinegar in a bowl; let sit for 5 minutes to create buttermilk.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add mix-ins: Stir in zucchini, cheddar cheese, and green onions.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk mixture with egg and melted butter.
- Combine wet and dry: Gently mix the wet and dry ingredients until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 45-55 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool further.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
