Savory Zucchini Cheese Bread

Ingredients

• 1½ cups grated zucchini (squeeze out moisture)
• 2 cups all‑purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tsp vinegar)
• 1 large egg
• 3 tbsp melted butter
• 1½ cups cheddar cheese
• 2–4 diced jalapeños (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a loaf pan.
2. Mix dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk egg, buttermilk, and butter.
4. Add wet ingredients to dry. Fold in zucchini, cheese, and jalapeños.
5. Pour into loaf pan. Bake 55–60 minutes until golden and cooked through.
6. Cool before slicing.