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Zucchini Cheese Bread

Zucchini Cheese Bread – Easy, Cheesy Savory Quick Bread

5 from 1 vote
This Zucchini Cheese Bread is a soft, savory quick bread made with fresh zucchini, cheddar cheese, Parmesan, and simple herbs. It has a tender, moist crumb with plenty of cheesy flavor and a golden, slightly crisp top.
Servings 12 slices
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
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Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp (8g) baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) baking soda
  • 1 tsp (5g) salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 ½ cups (275g) grated zucchini, about 1 medium zucchini , lightly squeezed
  • 1 cup (100g) sharp cheddar cheese , grated
  • 1/3 cup (35g) Parmesan cheese , grated
  • 3 tbsp chopped chives or green onions
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup (110ml) olive oil, vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) buttermilk
  • 1 tsp (5g) Dijon mustard

Topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line a 9x5-inch (23x13 cm) loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • Grate the zucchini and gently squeeze it with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Don't remove all the moisture, just enough so it isn't dripping wet.
    Zucchini Cheese Bread - step1
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
    Zucchini Cheese Bread - step2
  • Stir in the grated cheddar and Parmesan until everything is evenly coated with flour.
    Zucchini Cheese Bread - step3
  • Add chopped chives or green onion and mix to combine.
    Zucchini Cheese Bread - step4
  • In another bowl, whisk together the eggs with olive oil or melted butter.
  • Add buttermilk, and Dijon mustard.
    Zucchini Cheese Bread - step7
  • Stir in the grated zucchini until well combined.
    Zucchini Cheese Bread - step8
  • Add the dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula just until no dry flour remains.
  • Do not overmix.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
    Zucchini Cheese Bread - step13
  • Sprinkle with grated cheddar, Parmesan, and chili flakes on top if desired.
    Zucchini Cheese Bread - step14
  • Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the loaf is deeply golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    Zucchini Cheese Bread - step15
  • Let cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
    Zucchini Cheese Bread - step16

Nutrition

Serving: 1 slice out of 12Calories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 22.75gProtein: 7.8gFat: 13.94gSaturated Fat: 3.718gTrans Fat: 0.137gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 401mgPotassium: 272mgFiber: 1.1gSugar: 0.93gVitamin A: 340IUVitamin C: 8.2mgCalcium: 152mgIron: -4mg
Calories: 246kcal
Course: Bread, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bread, cheese, zucchini