Description
Imagine a warm loaf of Zucchini Cheese Bread fresh out of the oven, with its golden crust glistening with melted cheese and the aroma of baked zucchini filling your kitchen. This savory, cheesy bread is the perfect way to use up extra zucchini while sneaking in some veggies without anyone noticing! It’s packed with flavor, moisture, and nutrients versatile enough for a snack, side dish, or light meal. Plus, it’s super easy to make. Mix, bake, and enjoy!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1–2 cups zucchini, grated (squeeze out excess moisture)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (sharp cheddar recommended; swap with Parmesan, mozzarella, or jalapeño jack if desired)
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (substitute with whole wheat or gluten-free if needed)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Optional Add-ins: Fresh herbs (parsley, dill), diced jalapeños, or crumbled bacon
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
- Prep Zucchini: Grate zucchini and squeeze out as much moisture as possible using a kitchen towel.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat eggs, then add Greek yogurt, olive oil, and zucchini. Stir until combined.
- Combine: Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in shredded cheese and any optional add-ins.
- Bake: Pour batter into the loaf pan. Sprinkle extra cheese on top. Bake for 45–55 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve: Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Drain Zucchini Well: Removing excess moisture prevents soggy bread.
- Cheese Choice Matters: Sharp cheddar gives the best flavor, but try different cheeses for variety.
- Don’t Overmix: Overmixing leads to dense bread. Stir just until combined.
- Check for Doneness: Start checking at 45 minutes; cover with foil if the top browns too quickly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~180 kcal
- Sugar: ~2g
- Sodium: ~250mg
- Fat: ~10g
- Saturated Fat: ~4g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~18g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Protein: ~6g
- Cholesterol: ~35mg