Zucchini Cheese Bread

Alyson Stringer (originally from My HEB Texas Life Magazine)
Yield: 12 servings

Served this as part of a breakfast during a weekend with some camp friends at the lakehouse — it is light, savory and I love the basil! Super easy. I added a little more salt and cheese, as the cheese fiend Kelly Smith Howard and I paddle in the same boat! (May 2010)

2 large eggs, beaten 
2 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped 
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 
3 cups all-purpose baking mix 
2 cups zucchini, shredded (2 medium) 
1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded 

Heat oven to 400°F. Heavily spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. 

In a large bowl, combine eggs, basil, red pepper, 1 cup water, baking mix, zucchini, and cheese. Spread the batter evenly in prepared baking dish and bake on center oven rack for 25 minutes. 

Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes. Remove from pan and cut into 12 squares.