Description
Savory, cheesy, and completely gluten-free, this easy Zucchini Cheese Bread puts 4 cups of summer squash to good use. Bake it as loaves or a 9×13 pan, then enjoy it fresh or stock the freezer for later.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups shredded zucchini or summer squash
- 2 teaspoons unrefined sea salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 1/2 cups gluten-free 1:1 flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic granules
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line two loaf pans with parchment paper.
- Add shredded squash and salt to a large bowl and stir to combine.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and garlic granules.
- Add shredded cheddar to the squash and stir.
- Add melted butter and stir to combine.
- Push the squash mixture to one side of the bowl. Add eggs, apple cider vinegar, and water to the empty space. Beat the eggs, then stir everything together.
- Add the dry ingredients and stir until completely combined. The batter will be very thick.
- Divide between two prepared loaf pans, or spread the entire batch into one 9×13-inch glass baking dish.
- Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, until cooked through and beginning to brown.
- Rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
- Cool completely before freezing.
Freezer Instructions
- Cool completely before freezing.
- Freeze two whole loaves together in a gallon Ziploc freezer bag, or bake one batch in a 9×13 pan, cut into 12 pieces, and freeze the pieces in a single layer in a gallon freezer bag.
- To use the squares for breakfast sandwiches, thaw or warm as needed, slice each piece horizontally, and toast before adding eggs, cheese, bacon, tomato jam, or your favorite breakfast fillings.