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Broccoli Cheddar Cornbread

Published: Nov 6, 2013 Last Updated: Sep 2023 by Lindsay This post may contain affiliate links to products I use and enjoy. 8 Comments

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This morning in the yoga class I was teaching a woman demanded that I turn down the music because it was "really loud" and she'd rather hear me than the music.  I then preached on taking awareness away from outside stimulation and learning to turn inward for a more personal practice. IMG_8360 2

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Then after class one of my students who likes me a lot announced to the class how much she loved the music. 

I didn't do anything, just watched it unfold.  It was a strange occurrence, given that most people who come to my class trust that I'm going to give them the practice that they need, but this particular student clearly knew better. Or maybe I need to talk louder?  Who knows.  

If you're not convinced about music volume or any of the other nonsense I talk about here, you need to trust me on this one:  Broccoli Cheddar Cornbread is your new best friend. 

Seriously.  My bff Heather made me dinner last week, and this was one of the things she made.  I ate two massive pieces, which clearly I needed, and then made a whole pan to take to the mountains with us last week.  It was a rare food that I really couldn't stop thinking about.  

I'm not a huge cornbread fan because often I find it dry and then feel compelled to douse it with butter, and then feel bad about myself. 

THIS, THOUGH, puts the butter in the cornbread, along with a ton of other moisture-locking ingredients, and somehow, magically, I didn't feel bad about that AT ALL.  Because science!  If the butter is IN the cornbread then it doesn't count, right?

Work with me on this one. 

You REALLY need to print out this recipe and make it soon - maybe for an upcoming holiday meal?  It's great with any soup, chili, or just as a snack.  The ingredients are simple and cheap, and the results are PERFECT.  Trust me. 

You need cornbread mix (2 boxes Jiffy or equivalent), half and half, water, garlic, cottage cheese, eggs, salt, cheddar, butter, onion, broccoli, and some olive oil for sauteing.  IMG_8334

First, preheat the oven to 375 and a skillet to medium-high heat with some olive oil.  Chop the broccoli into small pieces. IMG_8335

Then dice the onion and add the broccoli and onion to the skillet. IMG_8336

Now, peel the garlic. IMG_8337

Mince the garlic...IMG_8338

...then add it to the pan after about 5 minutes.  The onions and broccoli should have softened a bit by now. IMG_8339

Cook the veggies for 2 minutes more, stirring a bit, until everything is soft and fragrant.  Turn the heat off the skillet. 

While the veggies are working, combine the butter and water in the microwave for 30 seconds or so to melt the butter.IMG_8343

And grate the cheese!  The sharper the better, in my opinion. IMG_8342

When everything's prepped, it's time to make the batter.  Combine all the ingredients except the broccoli mixture in a large bowl.  IMG_8344

Stir the batter to combine everything, then stir in the broccoli mixture.IMG_8346

Grab a big baking dish (9x13-ish, or 2 smaller dishes!  Mine was 7x10 so my cornbread was a little thicker), and spray it with cooking spray.  Then pour the batter in the dish. IMG_8350

Bake the cornbread for 25 minutes, then check it.  If you're using a wider dish, the bread may be done.  Stick a fork or toothpick right in the center of the cornbread - we want it to come out clean.  I cooked my cornbread for 42 minutes or so because my dish was narrow and deeper than a standard 9x13 pan.  If after 25 minutes your cornbread isn't done, let it keep cooking, checking every 10 minutes or so. IMG_8360

That's it guys!  Browned edges, golden top, and LUSCIOUSLY moist cornbread.  Plus, it has dairy and vegetables in it, so it's basically health food!  Let this sit for 5 - 10 minutes, or you can make it in advance and eat it at room temperature whenever you'd like to.  IMG_8352

You. will. love. this. I promise.  The broccoli is a mild flavor and the sweetness of the cornbread with the sharp cheese is just....ugh.  I also love that with the cheese and vegetables the amounts aren't steadfast - onions and broccoli vary in size, but the recipe will turn out with a little more or a little less of each.  FORGIVING RECIPES WIN.  IMG_8358

Plus.  Butter+eggs+half&half+cottagecheese does not a dry cornbread make.  Seriously moist, even though I know half you claim to hate that word and I don't know why because it's a good quality in food.  Srsly.IMG_8360 2

Try this soon.  You'll thank me, I promise.  Thanks to Heather for the recipe and Amanda for the dish!  I have nice friends.  

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Broccoli Cheddar Cornbread

Lindsay Howerton-Hastings
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boxes of Jiffy
  • ¼ cup of half and half
  • ¼ cup of water
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 ounces of cottage cheese
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 4 - 6 ounces cheddar grated
  • ¾ stick of butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 large head of broccoli diced
  • Olive oil for sautéing

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 375 and preheat a skillet to medium heat with olive oil. Melt the butter in the microwave with the water. Sautee onions, garlic, and broccoli in the olive oil for 5 - 10 minutes until softened.
  • Mix the Jiffy, half and half, water, cottage cheese, eggs, salt, cheddar and melted butter together in a big bowl—you can leave out some of the cheddar to sprinkle on the top later, or you can just grate more cheddar for the top.
  • Add the broccoli/onion combo to the batter and mix that up, and then pour it into your baking dish—9x13 or equivalent. Bake for 30 - 40 minutes until golden on top and a toothpick or fork inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 5 - 10 minutes before slicing and serving. May be made a day or two in advance and kept covered.

Nutrition

Serving: 10g
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  1. Janet Anderson

    November 13, 2013 at 8:32 pm

    Srsly, agree with you about 'moist.' It's a good thing!

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  2. The Better Baker

    November 12, 2013 at 12:35 pm

    Oh goodness! I would love a BIG piece of this yummy concotion. Thank you so much for sharing at Weekend Potluck. Please come back again soon.

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    • funnyloveblog

      November 12, 2013 at 12:36 pm

      I'm there every week! This is a new fav of ours, and INCREDIBLE with chili. Also I tell myself it counts as a vegetable so...there's that.

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