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Cheesy Zucchini Loaf

An easy and delicious quick bread loaded with fresh zucchini and cheddar cheese. Perfect to serve with soups, or even on it's own. 
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Cheddar Bread, Quick Bread, Zucchini Bread
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cool 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 12 slices

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups Shredded Zucchini, patted dry Approx 1 small zucchini
  • 2 cups Flour AP
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 tbsp White Vinegar Mix with milk and let sit while you prep ingredients
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/4 cup Melted Butter
  • 1.5 cups Grated Cheddar Cheese
  • 3 tbsp Chopped Chives

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F and grease 9x5" pan. Begin by adding vinegar to milk and allowing it to sit while you get the batter ready (this creates the "buttermilk" effect). 
  • In a medium bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt with a whisk to ensure ingredients are evenly distributed. 
  • In stand mixer mix melted butter with egg and add in milk mixture, mix well. 
  • Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until JUST combined, do not overmix or your zucchini loaf will be flat and dense. 
  • Add in zucchini, chives and cheese and use wooden spoon to gently fold into the batter. 
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes., when toothpick inserted comes out clean it is done. Allow to cool before removing from pan.