Description
A savory and moist quick bread made with fresh zucchini and plenty of cheese, perfect as a snack or side dish.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
- Place grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, then mix in vegetable oil and Greek yogurt until smooth.
- Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients just until combined.
- Fold in the zucchini, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and parsley if using.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use a mix of cheeses for extra flavor depth.
- Ensure zucchini is well-drained to avoid soggy bread.
- This bread freezes well; slice and wrap tightly before freezing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg