Description
A savory and moist quick bread made with fresh zucchini, sharp cheddar, and aromatic herbs. This cheesy zucchini bread is perfect for breakfast, snacking, or as a hearty side dish for soups and salads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/3 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 1–2 medium zucchini)
- 1 small onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a combination)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper, 2 tablespoons chopped chives, or 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan, and line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian herbs.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, then mix in the oil and buttermilk.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the zucchini, onion, and 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese and Parmesan.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
- Customize with your favorite cheese blend or add-ins like sun-dried tomatoes or fresh herbs.
- This bread is excellent served warm with butter or toasted the next day.
- Wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 48mg