Description
This irresistible Zucchini Cornbread Casserole is a delightful and savory dish that combines the freshness of zucchini with the comforting flavors of cornbread and cheese. It’s a perfect side dish for any meal, and guaranteed to please even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
For the Casserole:
- Cooking spray (to grease the baking dish)
- 4 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 (8.5 ounce) package dry corn muffin mix
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease the Baking Dish: Grease a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Zucchini and Onions: Shred the zucchini and chop the onion. Place both in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix the Ingredients: Add the corn muffin mix, beaten eggs, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined, then add shredded cheddar cheese and mix again.
- Spread the Mixture: Spread the zucchini mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and smooth it out with a spatula.
- Add the Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
- Bake and Serve: Bake for 60 minutes until the top is browned and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Add more vegetables: Mix in bell peppers, shredded carrots, or any other favorite veggies for added flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Zucchini Cornbread Casserole, Cornbread recipe, Zucchini recipe, Side dish
