The #1 Secret to Irresistible Zucchini Cheese Bread (In 3 Easy Steps)
Discover the secret to the best Zucchini Cheese Bread! This easy 3-step recipe creates a perfectly moist, savory loaf with incredible pockets of gooey, melted cheese. The ultimate savory quick bread!
Equipment
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Box grater
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
Zucchini and Cheese
- 2 cups grated zucchini, packed (from 2 medium zucchinis)
- 3/4 tsp salt for prepping zucchini
- 8 slices Swiss cheese or cheddar, provolone
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups milk any kind
- 1/4 cup melted butter, unsalted
- 2 tbsp canola oil or other neutral oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 small garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tsp white vinegar
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep Your Components. In a bowl, toss grated zucchini with 3/4 tsp salt and let sit for 20 minutes. Squeeze handfuls to remove as much water as possible. Preheat oven to 350°F / 180°C and line a 9x5 loaf pan. In a large bowl, whisk the Dry Ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk the Wet Ingredients.
- Step 2: The Quick Mix & Assembly. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix with a spatula until just combined (do not overmix). Quickly stir through the squeezed zucchini. Spread 1/3 of the batter in the loaf pan, top with 4 slices of cheese. Repeat with another 1/3 of batter and the remaining 4 slices of cheese. Finish with the remaining batter and smooth the top.
- Step 3: The Bake, Rest & Serve. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool for at least 20 more minutes before slicing.
Notes
Chef's Pro-Tips
- Squeeze, Squeeze, Squeeze: Getting the water out of the zucchini is the most important step for a light, fluffy bread. Don't be shy!
- Sliced Cheese is Key: Using slices creates those amazing gooey pockets of cheese that you can see and taste. Shredded cheese just disappears.
- Work Quickly: Once the wet and dry ingredients are mixed, the baking soda is activated. Get the loaf assembled and into the oven promptly for the best rise.