Description
Garden Zucchini Cheddar Quick Bread: Moist, cheesy, and bursting with garden-fresh flavor—the perfect savory loaf for any occasion, loaded with shredded zucchini, sharp cheddar, and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk (or buttermilk for richer flavor)
- ¼ cup olive oil or melted butter
- 1½ cups shredded zucchini (excess moisture squeezed out)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, and herbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and oil until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in shredded zucchini, cheddar cheese, and green onions.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Squeeze excess moisture from the zucchini to prevent a soggy loaf.
- For a richer flavor, substitute buttermilk for the milk.
- Herbs can be swapped for your favorite combination (e.g., Italian seasoning or dried thyme).
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerate up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Savory Quick Bread
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 loaf)
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: Garden Zucchini Cheddar Quick Bread, savory quick bread, zucchini cheddar bread, cheesy zucchini loaf, herb zucchini bread