Cheesy Zucchini Bread with Herbs

This savory recipe makes a distinctive change from sweet zucchini bread. Spread slices with softened goat cheese for an appetizer or serve as an accompaniment to a main dish soup or salad. Refrigerate any leftovers.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 208 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup milk
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 1 cup shredded zucchini
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan.

Step 2

Place flour, Cheddar cheese, green onion, dill, parsley, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and pepper in a large bowl; stir to mix well.

Step 3

Beat eggs lightly in a separate bowl. Add milk and oil; mix well. Stir in zucchini.

Step 4

Add zucchini mixture to flour mixture and stir just until batter is moistened; do not overmix. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Leave in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.