Description
This Green Onion Zucchini Cheddar Quick Bread is a savory and flavorful bread that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish. The combination of zucchini, sharp cheddar cheese, and green onions creates a moist and delicious bread that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
Shredded Zucchini:
1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini
Dry Ingredients:
2 cups plain white flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp table salt
Wet Ingredients:
1 cup milk (2%, whole, or nonfat), 1 tbsp white or apple cider vinegar, 1 large egg, 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Additional Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated, 2 chopped green onions
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Baking Pan and Zucchini
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9 x 5 inch bread pan with non-stick spray. Wrap shredded zucchini in a paper towel and gently squeeze out excess liquid. - Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix thoroughly. - Step 3: Create Buttermilk and Mix Wet Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine milk and vinegar. Let it sit, then whisk in melted butter and egg until smooth. - Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Add milk mixture to flour mixture. Gently fold together. - Step 5: Add Zucchini, Cheese, and Green Onions
Fold in zucchini, cheddar cheese, and green onions until evenly distributed. - Step 6: Bake and Cool the Bread
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about an hour. Cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of cracked black pepper to the batter.
- This bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
