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Freshly baked loaf of moist Zucchini Cheese Bread with golden crust and cheddar melted throughout

Zucchini Cheese Bread


  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Zucchini Cheese Bread is moist, savory, and packed with flavor from sharp cheddar and fresh zucchini. A perfect quick bread for brunch, snacks, or side dishes.


Ingredients

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  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini
  • 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Add zucchini and cheese; toss to coat.
  4. Whisk milk, egg, and melted butter in a separate bowl.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
  6. Pour into loaf pan, smooth top, and bake 40–45 minutes.
  7. Cool in pan for 10–15 minutes; then cool fully on a wire rack.

Notes

  • Do not squeeze zucchini completely dry—just pat it gently.
  • Use freshly shredded cheese for best texture and melt.
  • Add herbs, bacon, or green onions for flavor variations.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 310mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 48mg

Keywords: zucchini cheese bread, savory zucchini bread, cheddar zucchini loaf, easy quick bread