Description
A savory, moist quick bread combining fresh grated zucchini and sharp cheddar cheese for a perfect garden-fresh side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups grated zucchini (squeezed dry)
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, beat melted butter and eggs until smooth.
- Fold the squeezed zucchini and grated cheese into the butter mixture.
- Gently stir in the dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared 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 before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American