Savory Veggie & Ham Loaf

Here’s a hearty and flavorful recipe for a Savory Veggie & Ham Loaf — perfect for brunch, lunchboxes, or a light dinner. It’s packed with vegetables, smoky ham, and cheese, all bound together in a moist, sliceable loaf.

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Savory Veggie & Ham Loaf

 Prep Time: 20 minutes
 Bake Time: 45–55 minutes
 Serves: 6–8

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Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked ham, finely chopped

• 1 cup grated zucchini (squeeze out excess moisture)

• 1/2 cup grated carrot

• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion (or green onion)

• 1/2 cup grated cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or a mix)

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp dried herbs (thyme, oregano, or Italian blend)

• 3 large eggs

• 1/3 cup olive oil or melted butter

• 1/2 cup milk

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. Mix dry ingredients:
   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and herbs.

3. Add veggies, ham & cheese:
   Stir in zucchini, carrot, onion, ham, and cheese until evenly coated in the flour mixture.

4. Combine wet ingredients:
   In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and oil. Pour into dry mixture and stir until just combined — do not overmix.

5. Bake:
   Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
   Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden.

6. Cool & Serve:
   Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing. Serve warm or at room temp. Great with mustard or chutney.

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 Optional Add-Ins:

• Chopped spinach or bell pepper

• Sun-dried tomatoes

• Crumbled feta instead of cheddar

• Swap ham for cooked bacon or turkey

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Would you like a gluten-free, low-carb, or air fryer version of this recipe?