Description
Zucchini Cornbread Casserole brings Southern comfort straight to your dinner table with a cheesy, hearty twist that makes veggie-loving so simple. Warm from the oven, this golden, creamy casserole delivers pure satisfaction in each comforting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup sweet corn
- 1 cup fine ground cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Binding Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¼ cup melted butter
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish generously with cooking spray or butter.
- Grate 2 medium zucchinis, then press them between paper towels to remove excess liquid.
- Whisk 1 cup cornmeal, 1 cup flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Crack 2 large eggs into a separate bowl and whisk with 1 cup milk and ¼ cup melted butter until completely smooth.
- Stir 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese into the egg mixture, blending until evenly distributed.
- Add 1 cup sweet corn and the drained zucchini to the wet ingredients, folding gently to combine.
- Pour the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake at 375°F for 32-35 minutes, checking that the top turns golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.
Notes
- Squeeze out extra moisture from zucchini using a clean kitchen towel to prevent a soggy casserole.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or pepper jack for added flavor complexity.
- Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes after baking to help it set and make slicing easier.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with a gluten-free blend and ensure your cornmeal is certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 248 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 4800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg