Description
This Green Onion Zucchini Cheddar Quick Bread is a savory and moist loaf packed with shredded zucchini, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions. It’s perfect for breakfast, snacking, or as a side dish for soups and salads.
Ingredients
Shredded Zucchini:
1 1/2 cups
Plain White Flour:
2 cups
Baking Powder:
2 tsp
Baking Soda:
1/2 tsp
Table Salt:
1/2 tsp
Milk (2%, whole, or nonfat):
1 cup
White or Apple Cider Vinegar:
1 tbsp
Large Egg:
1
Unsalted Butter, melted:
3 tbsp
Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated:
1 1/2 cups
Chopped Green Onions:
2
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Pan and Zucchini
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9 x 5 inch bread pan with non-stick spray. Meanwhile, wrap the shredded zucchini in a paper towel and gently squeeze to remove some excess liquid. You don’t need to dry it out completely—just release about a tablespoon of liquid. - Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and table salt. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the leaveners and salt throughout the flour. - Create Buttermilk and Mix Wet Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine the milk and vinegar. Let it sit for a moment so the milk curdles slightly. Whisk in the melted butter and the egg until smooth. - Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Add the wet milk mixture to the dry flour mixture. Gently fold them together, being careful not to overmix. - Add Zucchini, Cheese, and Green Onions
Fold the shredded zucchini, grated cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions into the batter. Mix just until evenly distributed. - Bake and Cool the Bread
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about one hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include a pinch of cracked black pepper in the batter.
- This bread can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Green Onion Zucchini Cheddar Bread, Savory Quick Bread, Zucchini Cheese Bread
