Description
This Zucchini Cheddar Cheese & Chive Buttermilk Quick Bread is a savory delight, perfect for breakfast or as a snack. With the creaminess of buttermilk, the zing of chives, and the rich flavor of sharp cheddar, this quick bread is easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup grated zucchini (about 1 medium)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- grated
- ¼ cup fresh chives
- thinly sliced
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon honey (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the grated zucchini, cheddar cheese, chives, buttermilk, eggs, honey, melted butter, and lemon juice.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- If using the glaze, melt butter and mix with honey; brush it on the warm bread.
- Allow the bread to cool for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a milder flavor, use mild cheddar cheese. You can also substitute the honey with maple syrup for a different sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
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