Zucchini, cheese & onion bread

I don't know if I liked zucchini as a child, I don't even remember trying it until about 15 years ago and to be honest, I rarely eat it and I don't know why - I love it!

Just look at all those tasty bits.
The zucchini is the secret weapon in this recipe, it makes this loaf super moist and YOU DON'T LIKE ZUCCHINI? No worries, you can even taste it.

ZUCCHINI, CHEESE & ONION BREAD

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cup zucchini, shredded (do not squeeze)
• 1/4 cup green onion, sliced or  1 tbsp dried minced onion
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• OPTIONAL*  additional 1/4 cup grated cheese for topping

DIRECTIONS

1. Lightly grease with butter or spray a 9"x5" loaf pan.
2. Mix the zucchini, green onions, eggs, sour cream, and butter, once mix together, add grated cheese stir until thoroughly blended.
3. In separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
4. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. If mixture seems too dry, add a couple tbsp of milk or water, it is supposed to be thick. 
5. Pour the batter into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
6. Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven for 30-35 minutes, remove from oven and add additional 1/4 cup cheese topping and return to oven for and additional  30-35 mins. or until a toothpick pushed into the center of the bread comes out clean, Total bake time is 50-70 minutes,  I always check at 50 mins.
7. Let cool slightly before removing from pan. Slice and enjoy!, I store my loaf in an air tight container, eat it warm, room temperature or however, but you'll love it!