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Baked zucchini cornbread casserole with golden crust in baking dish

Zucchini Cornbread Casserole: The Ultimate Comfort Food Side


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  • Author: emma
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Moist, cheesy, and full of flavor, this Zucchini Cornbread Casserole is the ultimate comfort food side dish.


Ingredients

Scale

1 cup zucchini, grated and squeezed dry

1 cup corn kernels

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup milk

2 large eggs

1/4 cup melted butter

1 cup yellow cornmeal

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp smoked paprika


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish.

2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and melted butter.

3. In another bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.

4. Add dry ingredients to wet and stir until just combined. Fold in zucchini, corn, and cheese.

5. Pour batter into prepared dish and bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden and cooked through.

6. Cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

Notes

Squeeze zucchini well to avoid soggy cornbread.

Add jalapeños for a spicy kick.

Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 4 days.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg