Description
This Zucchini Cheese Bread is a savory quick bread loaded with shredded zucchini, sharp cheddar, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a side dish or a snack, this moist and flavorful bread is easy to make and a great way to use up excess zucchini.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1½ cups shredded zucchini (excess moisture squeezed out)
- 1¼ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, and thyme.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, and oil. Stir in zucchini. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Add cheese: Fold in cheddar and Parmesan, reserving some cheddar for topping.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan, top with reserved cheddar, and bake for 50–60 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure to squeeze excess liquid from zucchini.
- Enhance flavor with jalapeños or green onions.
- Best served warm or toasted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
