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Freshly baked cheddar zucchini bread with jalapeño honey butter

Cheddar Zucchini Bread with Jalapeño Honey Butter


  • Author: Olivia Bennett
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Yield: 2 loaves 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Savor the delightful blend of spices and zucchini in this savory zucchini bread, a perfect choice for ZucchiniSummer Recipes with a twist of jalapeño honey butter. This homemade bread offers a refreshing take on spicy recipes, ideal for any savory baking enthusiast.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1/2 cup raw honey
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups grated zucchini
  • 8 ounces raw cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons diced jalapeño
  • 2 tablespoons raw honey
  • Flaked sea salt and extra drizzle of honey for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease two 8×4-inch loaf pans with butter.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix melted butter and honey, then whisk in eggs until smooth.
  4. Add grated zucchini and shredded cheddar cheese, stir gently to combine without overmixing.
  5. Divide batter between loaf pans. Bake at 400°F for 5 minutes, then reduce to 350°F. Continue baking for 40–50 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Let bread cool in pans for about 5 minutes before cooling further on a rack.
  7. For the jalapeño honey butter, mix softened butter, diced jalapeño, and honey until smooth. Drain excess liquid if needed.
  8. Serve sliced bread warm with jalapeño honey butter, optional sea salt, and honey sprinkle.

Notes

  • Do not overmix batter to avoid a dense loaf.
  • Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini to prevent soggy texture.
  • Monitor oven temperature closely to avoid overcooking the crust.
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 7 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg

Keywords: cheddar zucchini bread, jalapeño honey butter, savory zucchini bread, zucchini summer recipes