Description
Savory Cheddar Zucchini Bread is a delicious twist on traditional zucchini bread, packed with savory flavors from sharp cheddar cheese and garlic powder. Perfect for a quick breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini (pressed dry)
- 1 1/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, and buttermilk. Add zucchini, cheddar cheese, and chives. Mix well.
- Blend wet and dry mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the loaf pan. Bake for 45-55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For best texture, squeeze excess moisture from the zucchini using a clean kitchen towel.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, or mix in crumbled cooked bacon for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
