Description
This Savory Cheddar Zucchini Bread is a delicious and cheesy twist on traditional zucchini bread. Packed with sharp cheddar cheese and fresh chives, it’s perfect for a savory breakfast or as a side to your favorite soup or salad.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup milk
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup grated zucchini (excess moisture squeezed out)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, olive oil, and milk until well combined. Stir in the zucchini, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, and chives.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined—do not overmix.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese over the batter. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika or 1/4 cup cooked crumbled bacon to the batter.
- This bread is best served warm with butter but also makes excellent sandwich slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
