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Broccoli Cheddar Cornbread

Posted on March 26, 2022June 19, 2024
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Broccoli Cheddar Cornbread

 

Broccoli Cheddar Cornbread contains seasoned broccoli and cheddar cheese enclosed in a deep brown crust.

This delicious savory side dish is easy to make with simple ingredients.

 

 

 

FRESH BROCCOLI & CHEDDAR CHEESE (MEDIUM)

These star ingredients provide amazing flavor in

Broccoli Cheddar Cornbread. 

 

Broccoli Cheddar Cheese

 

PREPARE FRESH BROCCOLI 

This recipe calls for 1 cup of fork-tender, seasoned fresh broccoli.  

To prepare, first rinse 12 -14 fresh broccoli florets. 

Place in medium saucepan.  Cover with water. 

Simmer over medium-high heat until fork tender. 

Broccoli Cheddar Cornbread

 

Drain thoroughly.  Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of coarse ground black pepper.   Adjust amounts as preferred.  

Frozen broccoli is a good substitute.  Follow directions on the package.

 

SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE

I shredded a block of cheddar cheese (medium) until I had one cup. 

Medium tastes better than mild in my opinion.

If medium is too strong for you, use mild. 

 

Cheddar Cheese Medium

 

WHAT IS SELF-RISING CORNMEAL MIX?

Store-bought self-rising cornmeal mix is perfect for this recipe. 

It contains cornmeal, flour and other ingredients.  

Self-Rising Cornmeal Mix

 

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THE CORNBREAD BATTER

Stir ingredients together until well combined. 

Broccoli Cheddar Cornbread

 

Thoroughly bake bottom and side crusts by always

preheating vegetable oil until sizzling hot…

before adding cornbread batter.

 

Skillet Hot Oil

 

HOW TO PREHEAT VEGETABLE OIL

1. Warm 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a 9″ or 10″ cast iron skillet over low-medium heat until sizzling hot (5 minutes). 

2.  It’s hot enough when a “dot” of batter dropped in center sizzles.

3.  If it doesn’t sizzle, warm 3 more minutes and try again.  

 

Broccoli Cheddar Cornbread

 

THOROUGHLY BAKED BOTTOM & SIDE CRUSTS 

Broccoli Cheddar Cornbread

 

SERVE HOT!

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Broccoli Cheddar Cornbread
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Broccoli Cheddar Cornbread

Broccoli Cheddar Cornbread contains seasoned broccoli and cheddar cheese enclosed in a deep brown crust. This delicious savory side dish is easy to make with simple ingredients. Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: #broccolicheddarcornbread, sidedish
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 220kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup self-rising white cornmeal mix plus two additional tablespoons
  • 2 tablespoons self-rising white cornmeal mix
  • 1/4 cup self-rising flour sifted, spooned and leveled
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup broccoli, cooked (see recipe notes) Fork-tender & seasoned with salt & coarse ground black pepper.
  • 1 cup whole cultured buttermilk
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded medium
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In medium bowl, combine cornmeal mix, flour (sifted, spooned, leveled), cooked broccoli, shredded cheddar cheese, one large egg and 1 cup of buttermilk.
  • Stir until well combined. Set aside.
  • Drop two tablespoons of vegetable oil in a 9" or 10" cast iron skillet.ย  Warm over low-medium heat until sizzling hot (not smoking hot).ย  After 5 minutes, test to make sure it's hot enough by dropping a "dot" of batter into the center.ย  If it sizzles, add the cornbread batter.ย  If it doesn't sizzle, heat 3 more minutes and try again.ย ย 
  • Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees.
  • Bake 20 to 25minutes OR until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Serve hot!

Notes

HOW TO MAKE SEASONED BROCCOLI
Use in Broccoli Cheddar Cornbread
  1. ย Rinse 12-14 fresh broccoli florets in warm water. Cut off thick portion of stems.
  2. Place rinsed/chopped broccoli in a medium saucepan. Cover broccoli with water.
    Boil over medium-high heat until fork tender (8-10 minutes).
  3. Remove broccoli from heat. Drain thoroughly. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of coarse ground black pepper (optional). Adjust seasonings as preferred.

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