Description
Zucchini cheese bread emerges as a delightful fusion of garden-fresh vegetables and rich, melted cheese. Hearty slices promise comfort with each savory bite, inviting you to savor this irresistible homemade treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups shredded zucchini
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Dairy and Wet Ingredients:
- ¾ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
Seasonings and Leavening Agents:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and preparing a 9×5-inch loaf pan with a light coating of grease or parchment paper.
- Craft the dry foundation by whisking flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and garlic powder in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Construct the liquid mixture by thoroughly beating eggs, then integrating sour cream and melted butter until achieving a uniform consistency.
- Harmonize the ingredients by gently folding the liquid components into the dry mixture, stirring with minimal manipulation to prevent tough texture.
- Enhance the batter’s character by carefully incorporating shredded zucchini, grated cheese, and finely chopped chives, distributing evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the completed batter into the prepared loaf pan, ensuring an even surface and smooth distribution.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges completely clean.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, facilitating initial cooling and structural stabilization.
- Carefully extract the loaf from the pan and place on a wire rack to cool completely, enabling full flavor development and optimal slicing.
- Slice the cooled bread and serve, revealing the delightful integration of zucchini, cheese, and herbs.
Notes
- Grate zucchini on the large holes of a box grater to ensure even moisture distribution and prevent soggy bread.
- Squeeze excess moisture from shredded zucchini using a clean kitchen towel to maintain the bread’s perfect texture and prevent sogginess.
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and sour cream for smoother mixing and more consistent baking results.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or gouda to customize the bread’s flavor profile and make it more exciting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg