The Best Savory Cheddar Zucchini Bread (Better Than Dinner Rolls!)

This is my favorite way to turn a garden harvest into a savory, bakery-style loaf that is way better than standard dinner rolls. It’s packed with sharp cheddar, garlic, and green onions for a cheesy, moist bread that my boys absolutely devour. I love serving it warm with a bowl of soup or as a show-stopping side for our holiday dinners!

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cheddar Cheese Bread, Cheesy Garlic Bread, Easy Quick Bread Recipe, Healthy Garden Recipes, Homemade Savory Loaf, moist zucchini bread, No-Yeast Bread, Savory Zucchini Bread, Summer Zucchini Ideas, Zucchini Side Dish

Servings: servings

Calories: 287kcal

Author: George - U Keep Cooking

Equipment

9 x 5 Loaf Pan

Ingredients

2 cups zucchini (grated)(lightly squeeze out excess moisture — don’t dry it out)
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1¼ cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)(reserve ¼ cup for topping)
½ cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
2 eggs (room temperature)
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup green onions (thinly sliced)

Instructions

Prep the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan generously with butter or non-stick spray. In a small bowl, toss your shredded zucchini with a tiny pinch of salt, let it sit for 5 minutes, and then lightly squeeze out the excess moisture with your hands or a clean kitchen towel.
Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and the sliced green onions, making sure the cheese is coated in flour so it doesn't all sink to the bottom.
Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and cooled melted butter until smooth. Fold in the squeezed zucchini. Pour this wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula just until combined—be careful not to overmix, or the bread will be tough!
Bake to Golden Perfection: Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the reserved ¼ cup of cheddar cheese over the center. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before moving it to a wire rack.

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