Description
Indulge in the savory goodness of this Zucchini Cheese Bread, a delightful combination of shredded zucchini and flavorful cheeses baked to perfection. It’s a wonderful addition to any meal or a tasty snack on its own.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or thyme
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini (moisture squeezed out)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onion (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F 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 herbs.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs, then add oil and buttermilk.
- Combine and Fold: Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients, then fold in zucchini, cheddar cheese, Parmesan, and chives.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 50–60 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
- Be sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the zucchini to avoid a soggy loaf.
- You can substitute cheddar with mozzarella or pepper jack for a different flavor.
- This bread freezes well—just wrap tightly and store for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
