Savory Zucchini Bread with Cheddar
This is a fabulous savory zucchini bread that includes extra sharp cheddar cheese for great flavor and zestiness!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 333kcal
Ingredients
- 2-½ cups flour all purpose
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups zucchini grated - 1 extra large or 2 medium sized
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 tablespoon basil dry or 3 Tablespoons fresh, chopped
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1-½ cups cheddar cheese grated, extra sharp is best in this recipe
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk or milk
Instructions
- Shred zucchini and place in colander to drain, pressing gently.
- Preheat oven to 350 and add butter to 9 x 5 bread pan or baking dish to melt in the oven.
- Add dry ingredients (first 4 ingredients) to large bowl and mix together with a spoon.
- Before adding zucchini to the flour mixture, press gently on zucchini with paper towels to absorb excess liquid.
- Add zucchini, basil, parmesan cheese, and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese to flour mixture and stir to incorporate. Reserve ½ cup of cheddar for the top.
- Make a well in the center of the ingredients and add eggs. Mix eggs with a spoon or fork and then incorporate into a portion of the batter.
- Add buttermilk and melted butter from the oven, leaving a bit of residual in the pan. Incorporate into the batter, but don't over mix.
- Add batter to the preheated baking pan and top with remaining ½ cup of cheddar and more dry basil if desired.
- Cook 55-60 minutes or until toothpick or thin knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let rest 5-10 minutes before removing from pan and slicing.
Nutrition
Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 730mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 635IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 333mg | Iron: 3mg