The 5-Minute MUST-GET-IN-THE-OVEN Savory Cheesy Zucchini Bread

 

What You'll Need

 

• 2 cups zucchini, grated and drained
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 12 slices smoked cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
• 1 1/4 cups milk (any milk works)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or oil of choice)
• 2 eggs
• 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

 

How to Make It

 

1. Prep the Zucchini:

• Grate zucchini and place in a bowl.
• Sprinkle with salt and mix with your hands.
• Let sit for 15 minutes, then squeeze out excess water by hand. Set aside.

 

2. Prepare the Pan:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Butter and line a loaf pan with parchment paper, then butter the paper as well for easy release.

 

3. Mix the Batter:

• In one bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt).
• In another bowl, stir together all wet ingredients (milk, butter, oil, eggs, garlic, vinegar).
• Quickly mix wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until flour is just incorporated.
• Immediately stir in the prepared zucchini.

 

4. Layer & Bake:

• Spread 1/3 of the batter into the prepared loaf pan and top with 4 slices of cheese.
• Repeat the layering process until all cheese is used, ending with a layer of batter on top.
• Smooth the top and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.

 

Final Touch

• Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
• Cool at least 20 minutes before slicing. ENJOY!

 

Note: Once wet and dry ingredients are combined, move quickly! The vinegar activates the rise right away, delay can cause the bread to go flat. Get it into the oven within 5 minutes for best results.