Description
This Zucchini Cheese Quick Bread is a moist, cheesy loaf bursting with fresh zucchini and cheddar flavor. Perfect for a savory snack or a side dish, it combines fresh herbs, creamy sour cream, and sharp cheese in a quick bread that’s easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini (DO NOT squeeze out the water)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cooled melted butter
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Pan: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly coat it with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded zucchini, chopped fresh chives, eggs, sour cream, and cooled melted butter. Stir these ingredients thoroughly until well integrated.
- Add Cheese: Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the wet mixture and stir gently to distribute the cheese evenly throughout the batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and garlic powder until well mixed.
- Make Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir carefully until just combined; the batter will be very thick but do not overmix.
- Fill Loaf Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top evenly.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Cool: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then, transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve or Store: Slice the bread and serve immediately, or wrap and store on the counter or in the refrigerator for later enjoyment.
Notes
- To freeze: Let the bread cool completely, then wrap tightly in foil or plastic wrap. Freeze whole or in individual slices. To serve, thaw completely and warm in the microwave or toaster oven for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (assuming 12 slices per loaf)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
