Description
This Zucchini Cheese Quick Bread is a moist and flavorful savory loaf packed with shredded zucchini, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh chives. It’s a perfect time-saving bread recipe that combines the mild sweetness of zucchini with the richness of cheese, ideal for breakfast, snacks, or a light lunch.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini (DO NOT squeeze out the water)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cooled melted butter
Cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Set the pan aside for now.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the shredded zucchini (do not squeeze out the water), chopped fresh chives, eggs, sour cream, and cooled melted butter. Stir the mixture thoroughly to combine all the wet ingredients uniformly.
- Add Cheese: Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese into the wet mixture, stirring until the cheese is evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and garlic powder to ensure they are well combined and aerated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. The batter will be thick and dense due to the zucchini and cheese.
- Bake the Bread: Spoon the thick batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then, transfer the loaf onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Serve or Store: Slice and serve immediately. Alternatively, wrap the bread in plastic wrap and store it on the counter or in the refrigerator.
Notes
- To freeze: Let the bread cool completely before wrapping tightly in foil or plastic wrap. You can freeze the whole loaf or individual slices. To serve, thaw at room temperature and warm it in the microwave or toaster oven if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/12th of the loaf)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
