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Cheesy Zucchini Bread

Cheesy Zucchini Bread

Deliciously moist Cheesy Zucchini Bread made with Swiss cheese and fresh zucchini, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course bread
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 308 kcal

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • box grater
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Zucchini and Cheese

  • 2 cups grated zucchini packed (2 medium zucchinis, 380g / 13 oz grated)
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese (200g / 6.5 oz)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups milk any, I use low fat
  • ¼ cup melted butter unsalted
  • 2 tablespoon canola oil or vegetable or other neutral flavoured oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 small garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups plain flour / all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda (bi-carb)
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Use a standard box grater to grate the zucchini. Measure out 2 cups, place in bowl, sprinkle with salt, use fingers to disperse. Leave for 20 minutes.
  • Squeeze handfuls to remove excess water and place zucchini in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F (all oven types).
  • Butter and line a loaf pan.
  • Place Dry ingredients in a bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Place Wet Ingredients in a bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Make a well in the centre of the Dry ingredients. Pour in Wet. Mix quickly until flour is incorporated.
  • Quickly stir through zucchini.
  • Spread ⅓ of the batter in the loaf pan. Top with 4 slices of cheese.
  • Spread with batter, top with 4 slices of cheese, then finish with remaining batter. Smooth top.

Notes

This bread will keep for 4 to 5 days in a container and stays moist. Wrap with a tea towel instead of using a container in hot and humid conditions.

Nutrition

Serving: 145gCalories: 308kcal
Keyword cheese, Cheesy Zucchini Bread, quick bread, Savory Bread, Vegetable Bread, zucchini
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