Green Onion Zucchini Cheddar Quick Bread Recipe
This Green Onion Zucchini Cheddar Quick Bread is a savory, moist, and flavorful loaf combining fresh green onions, shredded zucchini, and sharp cheddar cheese. Perfect as a snack, breakfast, or a side dish, this quick bread is easy to prepare and bakes up golden and delicious in under an hour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 8 slices) 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Fresh Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions (about 4–5 green onions)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients and Add Veggies & Cheese: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly, then stir in the milk and melted butter. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in the shredded zucchini, chopped green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese evenly throughout the batter.
- Transfer and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Place it in the oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the bread is set and the top is golden brown. Insert a toothpick in the center to check for doneness; it should come out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- Grate zucchini with the skin on for extra nutrients, but squeeze out excess moisture before adding.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with mozzarella or a sharp white cheese for variation.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for 4-5 days.
- This bread freezes well; wrap tightly and thaw overnight in the fridge.
Keywords: zucchini bread, quick bread, savory bread, cheddar cheese bread, green onion bread
