Broccoli Cornbread with Cheese

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This broccoli cornbread is moist with a sweet corn flavor and can be served as a side dish with any meaty entrée. Adding Cheddar cheese helps seal the deal to convert the picky broccoli hater.

Submitted by Susie P
Updated on January 18, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 9x13-inch cornbread
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Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs

  • 1 cup cottage cheese

  • ¾ cup butter, melted

  • 2 (8.5 ounce) packages corn bread/muffin mix

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  2. Beat together eggs, cottage cheese, and melted butter in a large bowl until well combined. Stir in cornbread mix until just moistened. Fold in broccoli, onion, and 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Pour into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool in the baking dish for 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

367 Calories
23g Fat
30g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 367
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 12g 61%
Cholesterol 111mg 37%
Sodium 914mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 233mg 18%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 124mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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