Description
Discover the delightful flavor of Green Onion Zucchini Cheddar Quick Bread, a surprise twist on traditional quick breads. This savory loaf combines the creamy richness of sharp cheddar cheese, the fresh zest of green onions, and the moisture of grated zucchini, resulting in a deliciously moist and flavorful bread. Perfect for brunch, as a side dish, or enjoyed as a snack, this easy-to-make recipe takes just 10 minutes to prepare and is sure to impress at any gathering. Serve it warm with butter, pair it with soups or salads, or toast it for breakfast; this versatile quick bread will become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (2%, whole, or nonfat)
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
- 2 chopped green onions
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- 1 tbsp white or apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, vinegar, egg, and melted butter until combined.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Fold in shredded zucchini, grated cheese, and chopped green onions.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for about 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg