Description
Southwestern zucchini cornbread casserole blends hearty Southern comfort with garden-fresh ingredients. Spicy green chiles and melted cheese create a delicious one-pan meal you’ll crave at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Mix dry ingredients including cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution.
- Whisk eggs and milk together until they develop a light, airy consistency, creating a smooth liquid base.
- Fold shredded cheese and grated zucchini into the egg mixture, blending carefully to maintain ingredient integrity.
- Gently incorporate wet ingredients into dry mixture, stirring minimally to prevent dense texture and preserve airiness.
- Transfer batter to prepared baking dish, using a spatula to distribute evenly across the surface.
- Place casserole in preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the top achieves a golden-brown color and a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes, allowing it to set and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Grate zucchini carefully and pat dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture from making the casserole soggy.
- Customize the cheese by using sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or a blend for more complex flavor profiles.
- Consider adding diced jalapeños or green onions for an extra kick of spice and freshness.
- Make it gluten-free by substituting cornmeal with a gluten-free alternative and using gluten-free baking powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 217 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg