Cheddar and Zucchini Quick Bread
Cheddar and Zucchini Quick Bread bakes up with a crisp, golden crust and a tender, moist crumb dotted with melted cheddar and fresh herbs. The gentle sweetness of zucchini balances the salty cheese, while chives and green onion add a fresh lift. Serve warm with soup or salad, or slice for a savory breakfast alongside eggs.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheddar and Zucchini Quick Bread, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 44 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
Coat a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
- 4
Coarsely shred the zucchini.
- 5
Wrap the shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
- 6
Squeeze well and discard the excess liquid, then set aside.
- 7
Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
- 8
Whisk the buttermilk and egg together in a bowl, then stir in the melted butter.
- 9
Stir the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients, taking care not to overmix.
- 10
Fold in the shredded zucchini, cheese, green onions, and chives until combined (the batter will be thick).
- 11
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- 12
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes.
- 13
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
- 14
Remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
- 15
Recipe developed by Barrett Heald.
- Calories 219.21 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 7.46 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 22.77 g 8%
- Total Fat 10.39 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 6.0 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 71.26 mg High 24%
- Sodium 118.96 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 1.24 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 1.39 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 109.48 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.65 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 92.18 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 19.82 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.7 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.27 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Cheddar and Zucchini Quick Bread is made with 10 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Butter, and Buttermilk. Each serving provides about 219.21 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheddar and Zucchini Quick Bread made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Butter, Buttermilk, Eggs. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheddar and Zucchini Quick Bread?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 219.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheddar and Zucchini Quick Bread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 15 steps.
- Is Cheddar and Zucchini Quick Bread healthy?
- Cheddar and Zucchini Quick Bread has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 219.21 calories and 7.46 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 118.96 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.0 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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