Green Onion Zucchini Cheddar Quick Bread – Savory, Cheesy, and So Easy
This savory quick bread is loaded with sharp cheddar, fresh green onions, and zucchini for a moist, flavorful loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or alongside soups and salads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices
- Category: Bread, Side Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini
- 2 cups plain white flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- 1 cup milk (2%, whole, or nonfat)
- 1 tbsp white or apple cider vinegar
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Shred the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, vinegar, egg, and melted butter.
- Gently combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in the cheddar cheese and green onions.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for about 60 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Squeeze zucchini well to avoid excess moisture in the loaf.
- Add herbs like dill or parsley for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers wrapped tightly for up to 3 days.