Green Onion Zucchini Cheddar Quick Bread Recipe
This Green Onion Zucchini Cheddar Quick Bread is a moist, savory loaf perfect for breakfast, snacks, or as a side dish. Combining shredded zucchini with sharp cheddar cheese and fresh green onions, it offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection, this quick bread is a wholesome way to enjoy vegetables in a delicious baked treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 chopped green onions
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
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Pan and Zucchini: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9 x 5 inch bread pan with non-stick spray to prevent sticking. Wrap the shredded zucchini in a paper towel and gently press to remove excess moisture, ensuring your bread isn’t soggy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir thoroughly to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and seasoning.
- Create Buttermilk and Mix Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, mix the milk with vinegar and let it sit for a few minutes to create a buttermilk substitute. Whisk in the melted butter and the large egg until the mixture is smooth and cohesive.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet milk mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients. Gently fold them together until just combined, taking care not to overmix which can make the bread tough.
- Add Zucchini, Cheese, and Green Onions: Fold in the shredded zucchini, grated cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions, mixing until they are evenly incorporated throughout the batter.
- Bake and Cool the Bread: Pour the prepared batter into your greased bread pan. Bake in the preheated oven for about one hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring the perfect texture and ease of slicing.
Notes
- Be sure to squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the zucchini to prevent sogginess.
- The baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven; start checking for doneness at around 50 minutes.
- You can substitute the sharp cheddar with other cheeses like gouda or mozzarella for different flavors.
- Store leftovers wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- This bread freezes well; slice before freezing for easy thawing.
Keywords: zucchini bread, savory quick bread, cheddar zucchini bread, green onion bread, vegetable bread, easy quick bread
